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What should I expect from my adult autism assessment?

SW2000

Hello,
I recently had a phone appointment with my GP because I’ve been having some issues with anxiety. During the call, she asked me about things like friendships, eye contact, and how I feel in social situations. After talking with me for a while, she suggested that I might benefit from being screened or evaluated for autism.

Since then, I’ve been reading up on the symptoms, and I feel like a lot of them do apply to me (though I will wait to see what the doctor says first).

I’m a 24-year-old male, and I have my initial appointment booked for later this month. I just wanted to ask what I can expect during the assessment? I think knowing what might happen would help reduce some of the anxiety. (No details are required, just an overall summary of what i can expect)

If anyone is willing to share their experience, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you in advance.

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  • Wow you have a really great doctor! I am more than  double your age and despite regular doctors/specialists appointments no one ever thought to sugest autism. I figured iot out from those lovely people sharing content on youtube and then asked my doctor. 

    Sorry I don't have much to contribute to your question, but it's nice to know someone else is also waiting on an assessment. I was advised to make a list of reasons why you think you are autistic. That list for me is not finsihed but is already really long.... it's helping me orgainise my thoughts and life, even if they don't require it. I was told the wait is 1yr so I've a long wait to go, but the centre has been in touch for consent forms. 

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  • Wow you have a really great doctor! I am more than  double your age and despite regular doctors/specialists appointments no one ever thought to sugest autism. I figured iot out from those lovely people sharing content on youtube and then asked my doctor. 

    Sorry I don't have much to contribute to your question, but it's nice to know someone else is also waiting on an assessment. I was advised to make a list of reasons why you think you are autistic. That list for me is not finsihed but is already really long.... it's helping me orgainise my thoughts and life, even if they don't require it. I was told the wait is 1yr so I've a long wait to go, but the centre has been in touch for consent forms. 

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