Published on 12, July, 2020
I've finally got my report from my NHS assessment.
It's shorter than I expected. Just a 2 page letter.
However, it does contain my score which was 175 (above the diagnostic threshold of 65).
I found this site which explains the score and gives some averages (+ a link to take the test).
https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/
So, I was a little above the average for an autistic female.
If anyone would like to share their scores, it would be interesting.
A quote below from my letter:
'completed the RAADS-R: the RITVO Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale –revised: this 80-item diagnostic interview consists of questions designed for individuals with averageIQ and above. This is a population with mild or subclinical ASD and these individuals often escapediagnosis. The RAADS-R was specifically designed to capture that population. Any score of 65 orabove indicates a high likelihood of Autism Spectrum Disorder, provided the clinical presentation isconvergent with this diagnosis'
I took it on that website a year or 2 ago and scored 138 which is just below suspected autistic males (I’m a suspected autistic and possibly also ADHD female)
Interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Are you wanting a diagnosis or OK without one?
I seem OK without one, I feel like I would be taking a quicker diagnosis away from someone who is really struggling if I pursued it. Being married with a good job also makes me wonder if a GP would take me seriously in the first place as well
GuybrushThreepwood said:makes me wonder if a GP would take me seriously in the first place as well
Yep. The GP is the 1st of many (official) hurdles to be jumped to receive a diagnosis.
There are of course many private hurdles to be jumped on the autistic journey.
Some of those hurdles are too high and we just take a different course in life.