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Don't meet the criteria

SJade

Hello people,

I'm feeling very lost at the moment and would really appreciate some advice or stories.

I've just had a letter saying that I don't meet the criteria for a diagnosis of autism.

After years of research on autism in adult women and reading and  listening their experiences, I finally thought I had an answer as to why I feel and think the way I do as I experience the same things.  

I iust don't know where I go from here.

Parents

  • Just a quick thought - did your GP do the paperwork correctly?

    I have a letter from a nearby (and poorly run hospital) stating they didn't have enough evidence to support the referral for an ASD assessment. However, I also had my Right to Choose (RTC) put through on the strength of the AQ10 (a 10-question survey) with a score of 9. Basically, someone at my GP surgery messed up twice. Firstly by putting my paperwork through to the hospital, but secondly not including the AQ10 or any of the observation notes to support the referral.

    So if it is just a letter regarding the referral process, it might be worth advocating for yourself. If you take the AQ10 and/or AQ50 and score well into the areas that suggest seeking further advice, push the GP for a referral.

    I mention it only on the off chance.

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  • Just a quick thought - did your GP do the paperwork correctly?

    I have a letter from a nearby (and poorly run hospital) stating they didn't have enough evidence to support the referral for an ASD assessment. However, I also had my Right to Choose (RTC) put through on the strength of the AQ10 (a 10-question survey) with a score of 9. Basically, someone at my GP surgery messed up twice. Firstly by putting my paperwork through to the hospital, but secondly not including the AQ10 or any of the observation notes to support the referral.

    So if it is just a letter regarding the referral process, it might be worth advocating for yourself. If you take the AQ10 and/or AQ50 and score well into the areas that suggest seeking further advice, push the GP for a referral.

    I mention it only on the off chance.

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