Published on 12, July, 2020
I set up an appointment in a few weeks to talk to someone about an autism assessment.
I'm 48, F and in the USA.
I am second guessing the appointment. I dont want to spend 1000+$ if im not likely to fit ASD.
How many people actually are ADS that figure that out themselves?
My husband said something twice in a week about me being autistic, he is a counselor and routinely sees clients with ASD. So, i googled it and feel there is a fair chance i do fit the asd traits. He could be wrong though. We didnt discuss it further.
IdI like to know. But then maybe I wouldn't.
Is there something that i can do to or know that will help me decide if an assessment is the right step?
Thanks
Lisa
You could try the AQ and EQ tests for adults which are available here:
https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc_tests
Both myself and my partner were pretty sure before our assessments that we were.
Thanks! I've done the AQ and scored 50 if i remember correctly, >32.
I'll look at the EQ.