Hi,
I would like some advice.
I have a Doctors appointment booked for Tuesday to request a formal assessment for ASD. I have read the 'How Do I Get A Diagnosis?' section of this site but would like some tips in regards to presenting my case to her.
I have read through the NICE guidelines regarding the 'Identification and initial assessment of possible autism' and written an outline how I meet the various criteria mentioned. I feel I have given sufficient information to meet the criteria in this document, however, the document is 6 pages long, making it too long to just read and discuss with her. This being said I will still take a copy with me regardless.
In addition to this, I don't want to cherry pick a few of the more problematic areas I have, as I don't want to neglect all of the others because although they may be less of a problem, they are still equally relevant to the NICE guidelines and the ICD and DSM diagnostic criteria.
What I would like to know is, how should I broach this subject with her?
Any tips you may have would be greatly appreciated.
-Matt-
