Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, I just joined here. I'm not officially Autistic yet, I'm currently playing the waiting game... I've been waiting 2 years already and still don't seem any closer to being assessed. I am busy with work and other life things but all the same I wish I could just get this over with and know what I think I already know. My niece and nephew are both Autistic and we are similar in many ways which is why I decided to go for am assessment diagnosis, my wife thought it a good idea as well.
I do suffer etc anxiety disorder unfortunately and I do find myself doubting whether I should do this. But I'm hoping I will hear soon. I just don't like the waiting and not hearing anything, I have been told Covid is responsible for this.
A little about me. I have lots of Autistic traits, the difficulties with people and interaction. Change hits me hard. I'm sensitive to many things and I have never understood humour, all of this my niece is exactly the same and that was mentioned during her assesment and diagnosis. I may not be but I would like to know :)
I work as a veterinarian, I love classic cars and own two, and I like to collect vintage alcohol and enjoy the wee whiskey ;)
Good to meet you.
All the best with getting your assessment. I have heard of some very long NHS waits.
It's such a pity as the diagnosis could be life changing, as it has been for me (although I know that some people respond to it more negatively).
I was lucky (sorry if you have read this already, in another post). Hampshire are running a scheme where you can be assessed entirely online so my diagnosis was much more rapid than some.
I joined this forum today.