So I had my initial assessment with BASS a couple of weeks ago. At the end of the online assessment, the dr said that I clearly had a lot of autistic tendencies, but the way I presented myself and answered the questions means she was unable to definitively give me a diagnosis. Apparently the way i spoke and answered the way I did suggests I’m not on the spectrum but my history and actions do - although she specifically said I don’t avoid eye contact which is odd as I 100% do - can you tell during a video conversation?!
Anyway, as my mum may be undiagnosed and I grew up in the household I may have adopted her tendencies but not be on the spectrum myself so she said that she couldn’t put me forward for a full assessment at this point. However she has asked that I get an informant’s questionnaire filled out which might just tip the balance and qualify me for a full assessment. I’ve just been sent it and unfortunately there is no way anyone in my family could complete it accurately. I am incredibly secretive, a fantastic masker, and generally keep myself to myself - they have no idea of my mental health struggles over the years and nor have I ever wanted to let them in on them.
So I feel a bit like I’m in limbo. On the cusp of a diagnosis but not quite ticking the right boxes. Any suggestions about next steps? Thanks
