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Getting a diagnosis for my son

Lisa
over 3 years ago

I have just started the process of getting my 19 year old son diagnosed with autism. I have given a list of traits that make me believe this but the doctor wasn't too positive due to my son's age. What advice can you give me please

Parents
  • over 3 years ago

    Hi there. I think my advice would be to persevere. The main problem would be the waiting time for assessment. In my area, the waiting time for assessment following referral is about 2 years for 18+ years. But if I may say, many of us here on the site have been diagnosed as adults, not children.

    If you have a look through some of the recent threads, you might also find some useful advice about diagnosis.

    Hang in there. 

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  • over 3 years ago

    Hi there. I think my advice would be to persevere. The main problem would be the waiting time for assessment. In my area, the waiting time for assessment following referral is about 2 years for 18+ years. But if I may say, many of us here on the site have been diagnosed as adults, not children.

    If you have a look through some of the recent threads, you might also find some useful advice about diagnosis.

    Hang in there. 

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