Getting a diagnosis for my son

Hi Lisa, I’m 29 and trying to get an assessment. You do find people are more sceptical with adults than children, maybe because it’s harder to diagnose. I think when you know, you know. Ultimately, whilst a diagnosis is important for recognition and support services, you know your son and he knows he’s autistic too, so don’t be put off if it proves difficult because some random stranger who doesn’t know you or him might disagree

Hi Lisa, I’m 29 and trying to get an assessment. You do find people are more sceptical with adults than children, maybe because it’s harder to diagnose. I think when you know, you know. Ultimately, whilst a diagnosis is important for recognition and support services, you know your son and he knows he’s autistic too, so don’t be put off if it proves difficult because some random stranger who doesn’t know you or him might disagree