Published on 12, July, 2020
So yesterday I went to my GP to discuss a referral for Autism. He was lovely. My last attempt at this many years ago was met with a Dr taking one look at me and saying 'you're not autistic' so away I went.
We discussed my life, family, work and my first experience of feeling 'different'.
He looked at my scores, I had done the online questions, and said they are high and indicate that I am autistic.
He has referred me for a formal assessment, but the waiting in my region is up to 3 years.
Hey ho, I may decide to go down the private route, but not just yet, financially it's a big ask.
Just wanted to share.
I'm 57 now.
I was diagnosed at the age of 57 last year, after waiting almost 4 years due to covid restrictions. Reading comments on here helped me a lot both before and after my diagnosis, as I now realise there are a lot of people with similar everyday challenges to me, and also many people who are diagnosed later in life.