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I had my assessment back in December - Heard nothing since.

FSS85

Hi,

I had my assessment back in December, it lasted 12 minutes because the assessor said he had enough information and that he was confident I would receive an autism diagnosis. I then received an informal email from him in January that they had agreed an autism diagnosis is appropriate and that they are working on my report, and they will send it to me as soon as possible.

I emailed on the 7th of this month asking for an update as I had heard nothing since and I've not had a response.

Is this normal?? You would think that these supposed experts on autism would understand how stressful this is? Has anyone had a similar experience and could you tell me how it was resolved?

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  • Yes, it is entirely normal. You have not had an assessment in the technical sense. You have passed the assessment to get an evaluation, if that is at all logical. I waited ages after my meeting. If you are having a four-part assessment, then all those required need to be available at the same time. My assessment took place over a month. Congratulations on your first step. It doesn't feel much, but it's an acknowledgement you have been heard. 

    By all means, do plenty of research in the meantime, but do not construct a concrete narrative for life post-diagnosis as it can be soul-destroying when the two do not align. I hope that helps. 

  • in reply to Bored and irritable

    I don't think so, he was pretty clear that that was the end of the assessment. I'll wait to hear back from the email I sent and see what they say.

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