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After diagnosis, what’s next?

Roy

I was diagnosed with autism about a month ago, I was asked if I wanted counselling but was also told that the waiting list is very long. I now have a leaflet but just seem to be at a loss as to being able to move forward.

I can see on the NHS app that my GP has received my report and a member of the clerical staff has filed it in my records. I don’t know if anyone has even read it. I thought the GP might have asked me in to discuss the future and basically how I’m getting on.

What advice has anyone else received?

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  • I had been taking part on here around 2 years before my assessment and as I understood it there is little or no help after late diagnosis. 
    Because of that I started therapy roughly 7-8 months ago and now attend on a casual basis. 
    The sessions I mention are private and not through the NHS, I tried to apply after my gp put me on antidepressants and offered the talking therapy at the same time. I had a screening appointment for the therapy but no one ever got in touch or even let me know if I was unsuccessful. 

    Other than the recommendations mentioned in my report and some relationship advice thrown in for good measure that is probably the extent of it. 

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  • I had been taking part on here around 2 years before my assessment and as I understood it there is little or no help after late diagnosis. 
    Because of that I started therapy roughly 7-8 months ago and now attend on a casual basis. 
    The sessions I mention are private and not through the NHS, I tried to apply after my gp put me on antidepressants and offered the talking therapy at the same time. I had a screening appointment for the therapy but no one ever got in touch or even let me know if I was unsuccessful. 

    Other than the recommendations mentioned in my report and some relationship advice thrown in for good measure that is probably the extent of it. 

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