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Tommy

I’ve noticed that I’ve strangely began almost mimicking a friends laugh and was wondering if it’s a trait of autism?

I also went to my GP a while back and had to fill out the "Autism Spectrum Quotient" but have began to wonder what the next step for getting an official assessment and diagnosis.  

  • Hi, personally I think mimicking is a trait of autism, it’s something I’ve always been very good, only my opinion but it’s how we try to blend in and mask, a bit like being a Chameleon.  Have a look at echolalia.

    As to your second question, I had the same happen to me, I heard nothing for months, I sent a message through the NHS APP to my GP, amazingly more forms arrived within 48 hours. These forms get returned to the assessment team, I wouldn’t leave it too long if I was you, the waiting list is only getting longer.

  • 1) I mimick people all the time - not sure if it's an autistic trait but I certainly cannot help it so who knows. 

    2) Did you ask your GP to refer you to your local NHS autism team?  That was my next step, but my GP forgot to do the referral, luckily I was able to self refer to our local area.  The self referral form I filled in was quote extensive, then I was given pre-assessment screener before being assessed formally and diagnosed. 

  • For your second question, I, and I believe most of us, got our diagnosis in a hospital with professionals who confirmed of our autism. Maybe whatever result you get, your GP will recommend you to another doctor.

    As for your first question, I am not certain: I want to say yes because I do that too. A friend was always apologising and my mother was the one to notice I was doing it too. Try to consider it as stress in social situations or maybe a lack of confidence. I was a bit of the second one, admitting it to me helped the mimicking. although if someone has a better explanation I am all ears.