Hi! 
I'm awaiting an assessment in two weeks and was just wondering what everyone's experience was like? I'm nervous and want to be as honest as I possibly can be but due to being used to putting barriers up, I'm concerned that I may leave without the diagnosis I'd expect and have more questions than answers.
Has anyone else had as assessment that came back without a diagnosis? If so, how do you manage?
Thanks in advance!
Hi and welcome to the community!
I'm nervous and want to be as honest as I possibly can be but due to being used to putting barriers up
I was worried about whether my assessors would be able to see beyond my masking, but I was assured in advance (by my NHS therapist) that they would, given their professional training and experience.
I was also concerned that I'd feel awkward or otherwise reluctant to open up to them - but I was comforted by how kind and understanding they turned out to be, so this wasn't a problem.
I'd suggest mentioning your nervousness and concerns at the beginning of your assessment, so that they're aware of it, and can offer some calming reassurance.
Has anyone else had as assessment that came back without a diagnosis? If so, how do you manage?
In the event that you don't get the outcome that you're expecting, the NAS explains your options here. They include raising your concerns directly with the assessors, and/or potentially requesting a second opinion via your GP. The article also explains more about what you can expect during the assessment:
NAS - What happens during an autism assessment > Assessment results and report
In the meantime, you might find this resource useful:
NAS - What can I do while waiting for an autism assessment?
The diagnosis hub also contains lots of other information that you might find helpful:
I wish you all the best with your assessment! 
Hi and welcome to the community!
I'm nervous and want to be as honest as I possibly can be but due to being used to putting barriers up
I was worried about whether my assessors would be able to see beyond my masking, but I was assured in advance (by my NHS therapist) that they would, given their professional training and experience.
I was also concerned that I'd feel awkward or otherwise reluctant to open up to them - but I was comforted by how kind and understanding they turned out to be, so this wasn't a problem.
I'd suggest mentioning your nervousness and concerns at the beginning of your assessment, so that they're aware of it, and can offer some calming reassurance.
Has anyone else had as assessment that came back without a diagnosis? If so, how do you manage?
In the event that you don't get the outcome that you're expecting, the NAS explains your options here. They include raising your concerns directly with the assessors, and/or potentially requesting a second opinion via your GP. The article also explains more about what you can expect during the assessment:
NAS - What happens during an autism assessment > Assessment results and report
In the meantime, you might find this resource useful:
NAS - What can I do while waiting for an autism assessment?
The diagnosis hub also contains lots of other information that you might find helpful:
I wish you all the best with your assessment!
