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Referral help

StMartin72

I have a GP appointment on Jan 8th. I'm trying to get a referral to a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis for Asperger's Syndrome. What are the key points I should bring up with the GP to get a referral. I really need some advice, thanks.

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  • I asked my GP for a referral and he did the 10 multiple choice question assessment straight away. If you score 7 or above you get referred. I was seen by my local adult autism assessment service about 18 months later which was last year. I was assessed by a clinical psychologist and a speech and language therapist over two 2-2.5 hour sessions and received my diagnosis at the end of the second session. The process is now meant to be standardised and easier to access.

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  • I asked my GP for a referral and he did the 10 multiple choice question assessment straight away. If you score 7 or above you get referred. I was seen by my local adult autism assessment service about 18 months later which was last year. I was assessed by a clinical psychologist and a speech and language therapist over two 2-2.5 hour sessions and received my diagnosis at the end of the second session. The process is now meant to be standardised and easier to access.

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