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First steps to diagnosis

Sarah
over 1 year ago

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. 

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hiband welcome.  It is quite a journey. It was quite different for me from being 'fairly sure' to being certain.  Being certain sent me down a rabbit hole of repricessing my entire life of social difficulties ... not as much fun as it sounds.  But definitely good to be on a positive path, which is what i hope you also feel.

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hiband welcome.  It is quite a journey. It was quite different for me from being 'fairly sure' to being certain.  Being certain sent me down a rabbit hole of repricessing my entire life of social difficulties ... not as much fun as it sounds.  But definitely good to be on a positive path, which is what i hope you also feel.

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