Pt 1 of 2 assessments

Having turned 50 this year I have just had my first of two assessments having been on the waiting list for approx 12 months. The Dr advised me they are recommending an ASD diagnosis. I am so relieved I feel like I can be my authentic self. How has a formal diagnosis benefitted you? What forms of therapy have you partaken in? Thank you. 

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  • Hi, I too have part 1 of my assessment also been on waiting list for 12 months. I’m turning 40 this year and terrified about the assessment! I have found talking therapies help with my levels of anxiety, troubles, relationship issues and work. Ive always been regarded as being eccentric and been searching for answers since several periods depression and anxiety.  

    I am really hoping a formal diagnosis will help me but I am terrified around the assessment as I have been masking for my entire life!

    How long did part 1 last? And do you get to skip part 2? I am in Wiltshire so its the Wiltshire autism diagnostic service (WADS)…

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  • Hi, I too have part 1 of my assessment also been on waiting list for 12 months. I’m turning 40 this year and terrified about the assessment! I have found talking therapies help with my levels of anxiety, troubles, relationship issues and work. Ive always been regarded as being eccentric and been searching for answers since several periods depression and anxiety.  

    I am really hoping a formal diagnosis will help me but I am terrified around the assessment as I have been masking for my entire life!

    How long did part 1 last? And do you get to skip part 2? I am in Wiltshire so its the Wiltshire autism diagnostic service (WADS)…

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