Autism diagnosis??

Hi Guys, I’m new here just wanted to introduce myself really and ask for some advice and guidance! I’ve always noticed something different about me so has others and always felt there was apart of me that was different to others, I’ve been diagnosed with some mental health issues but I think have also always suffered with autism, because I’ve done some tests online met real people that are on the spectrum and have seen articles on it and I can really relate to everything that gets said... just wanted some advice on what to do next? I’m so sooo anxious and nervous about seeing my doctor as I wouldn’t know how to explain it because I find it hard to express my feelings.... any help would be much appreciated. 

thanks Maisy 

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  • Hi ,

    Thank you for your post and welcome to the forum! You may like to look at our information about autism spectrum disorders:
    http://www.autism.org.uk/about/what-is.aspx

    If you were interested in finding out if you are on the autism spectrum, you would need to have a formal diagnostic assessment. You may find it useful to have a look at the following link for further information about diagnosis and the benefits of getting one:

    http://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis.aspx 

    Furthermore, it is important the professional you see has experience of autism spectrum disorders. You can find details of diagnostic services on our Autism Services Directory in the Assessment and diagnosis section:http://www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx

    You may like to have a look at the following page which includes personal accounts, which may help:http://www.autism.org.uk/about/adult-life/stories.aspx

    It might also be useful to pass on information about autism to health professionals when seeking a diagnosis. The following page includes information for a range of health professionals:
    https://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/professionals-involved.aspx

    If you have further questions, you may like to contact our Autism Helpline team. They can provide you with information and advice about getting a diagnosis. You can call them on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm).Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor.

    I hope this helps,

    ChloeMod:)

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  • Hi ,

    Thank you for your post and welcome to the forum! You may like to look at our information about autism spectrum disorders:
    http://www.autism.org.uk/about/what-is.aspx

    If you were interested in finding out if you are on the autism spectrum, you would need to have a formal diagnostic assessment. You may find it useful to have a look at the following link for further information about diagnosis and the benefits of getting one:

    http://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis.aspx 

    Furthermore, it is important the professional you see has experience of autism spectrum disorders. You can find details of diagnostic services on our Autism Services Directory in the Assessment and diagnosis section:http://www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx

    You may like to have a look at the following page which includes personal accounts, which may help:http://www.autism.org.uk/about/adult-life/stories.aspx

    It might also be useful to pass on information about autism to health professionals when seeking a diagnosis. The following page includes information for a range of health professionals:
    https://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/professionals-involved.aspx

    If you have further questions, you may like to contact our Autism Helpline team. They can provide you with information and advice about getting a diagnosis. You can call them on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm).Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor.

    I hope this helps,

    ChloeMod:)

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