Recently Diagnosed and Confused.

This is something that me and my family have been trying to get for the majority of my life, A diagnosis.

I've recently turned 17 and have finally, after years of fighting, Got diagnosed with Autism and even though I'm obviously happy that I finally have the diagnosis, I'm a little down. I couldn't even bring myself to read the report that got sent back to explain my diagnosis and the different ways that people and myself can help me, It was 16 pages and the few pages I did read just didn't make sense and didn't sound like anything, If that makes sense. My Dad read it quickly and quietly, He didn't really explain much to me just said that it said I had Autism which was something I knew already because my Mum told me that part of it said this. I feel a little alone because even though, As I'm writing this, I'm with my Mum at her house, I live with someone who doesn't really understand this stuff and usually just ignores it or gets very frustrated when it comes to this kind of thing. 

I'm honestly just wondering if this is a normal feeling when you first get diagnosed or not? And if anyone knows how to help a parent to understand a little better even when you don't understand it yourself.

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  • Don't worry about any perceived mistakes, speak to your family about your concerns and take the report to either the person that did your assesment or your GP so go through the report with you 

  • I've spoken to my Mum about my concerns about my Dad because I don't really feel 100% comfortable about talking to my Dad about this. It's just how we are, have been all my life. I just realised that I have an appointment with the place that did my assessment (Not too good at remembering that kind of thing) so maybe they'll do it then.

    Thank you for the advice Slight smile

  • Its not a problem, i forget a lot of things, that's why IV got 3 white boards up in my house where I note down all appointments and all things I may forget. But I hope your appointment goes well :) 

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  • Its not a problem, i forget a lot of things, that's why IV got 3 white boards up in my house where I note down all appointments and all things I may forget. But I hope your appointment goes well :) 

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