Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm a 22 year old Adult soon to be assessed for Aspergers I was wondering what I can expect at the assessment?
I'm getting some understanding, it's does make a lot of sense to me now why I've struggled with something's since childhood :)
thank you as well, glad it's helped you too :)
Forgot to mention, my mum (in her 70's) came in to answer a questionnaire too - I was soooo dreading it but she was great and after all these years she is beginning to understand where things went "wrong" - nobody is to blame but the awareness was not there for females in the 1970's. The diagnosis has come as a relief to mum too so well worth it.
Just had my NHS assessment and confirmation of ASD aged 51! Not scary at all, I had several appointments mainly questionnaires and interviews plus an IQ test (again not as scary as it sounds, very straightforward). I was present with the psychologist who wrote my report and I've felt supported all the way. It's such a relief to understand WHY I'm the way I am and as a female why playing the game of being "normal" all these years has been so exhausting. I relate to your struggle since childhood but even undiagnosed I managed to bring up 3 lovely kids who understand me and don't resent the lack of hugs - they know I'm a bit different and I make up for it in other ways. I hope it all goes well for you and that things will finally make sense. Good luck.