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NAS72515

Hi there.

I'm 19 years old, and me, my family, doctors, teachers etc have suspected that I am autistic for as long as I remember. I've been on the waiting list for an assessment for a year, and my local assessment centre have told me that the wait is likely to be another four years at least. My mental health is at a crisis point meaning that I cannot wait that long. I also cant go private as I dont have the means to, and I cant get a job because I have significant social impairments. I've seen a lot of people talk about being able to speed up the wait, but I'm thoroughly confused about if there is anything I can do. Waiting four years just isn't an option for me. If anyone has any experience or advice I would really really appreciate it. 

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  • I asked if I could be contacted at short notice if someone else cancelled their appointment. I self-referred after speaking to my GP in January and I've now been diagnosed earlier this week. I know this is quick as my area told me there is up to a 2yr wait. 

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  • I asked if I could be contacted at short notice if someone else cancelled their appointment. I self-referred after speaking to my GP in January and I've now been diagnosed earlier this week. I know this is quick as my area told me there is up to a 2yr wait. 

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