Hi everyone

Hi,

Just wanted to say hi, am 36 years old and still awaiting for assessment of autism/Asperger's in my area. Would like to find out a few things but unsure how to go about to find what I am looking for.

Thanks

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  • My guess is that they probably do have such FB pages for the UK, but as a person who hugely distrusts almost all things FB, I can only say that I would exercise extreme caution with them. I've recently abandoned FB for the umpteenth time. i find it remarkably facile.

    Hopefully, your eventual assessment report will include some mention of local support groups. Now, I live abroad, but yesterday evening I attended an online discussion. (In my case, it would be more about friendship/dialogue, as I have a long-term relationship.) But I got the strong impression that the other participants were people I could relate to, with some remarkably similar experiences; and the ability to transcend their experience. And that was largely organised using this site and other reputable autism-specific sites.

    I would suggest, even before you get the report, that you do an online search for autism support groups and resources in areas of your own choice.

    Posters here frequently name their approximate location, and receive replies regarding services in that area. I would suggest you also give us some rough idea where you are based. It seems that more lockdowns are on the way, and a few online acquaintances might begin to ease the isolation of that. Don't be concerned that you still don't have your assessment report. I doubt any result will detract from your immediate need for appropriate and helpful company. Regardless of what the report eventually says, you should begin to find a few leads here. Something for everyone here!

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  • My guess is that they probably do have such FB pages for the UK, but as a person who hugely distrusts almost all things FB, I can only say that I would exercise extreme caution with them. I've recently abandoned FB for the umpteenth time. i find it remarkably facile.

    Hopefully, your eventual assessment report will include some mention of local support groups. Now, I live abroad, but yesterday evening I attended an online discussion. (In my case, it would be more about friendship/dialogue, as I have a long-term relationship.) But I got the strong impression that the other participants were people I could relate to, with some remarkably similar experiences; and the ability to transcend their experience. And that was largely organised using this site and other reputable autism-specific sites.

    I would suggest, even before you get the report, that you do an online search for autism support groups and resources in areas of your own choice.

    Posters here frequently name their approximate location, and receive replies regarding services in that area. I would suggest you also give us some rough idea where you are based. It seems that more lockdowns are on the way, and a few online acquaintances might begin to ease the isolation of that. Don't be concerned that you still don't have your assessment report. I doubt any result will detract from your immediate need for appropriate and helpful company. Regardless of what the report eventually says, you should begin to find a few leads here. Something for everyone here!

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