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Advice for newly referred person - Autism

Moggsy_12

Good afternoon everyone, 

I have very recently been referred for an Autism Assessment via my GP surgery.  This was initiated by their occupational therapist, with my full agreement. 

I am in my mid-40s and have struggled with depression, anxiety, and social anxiety for as long as I can remember.  I have been considering whether I may be autistic for some time and I welcome the referral. However, I did not visit the surgery for that reason so was not fully prepared for the outcome of my appointment.  I have been researching the processes, so I know broadly what to expect. However, I was unprepared for the strength of my emotional response to the situation, and It seems that navigating this news is more difficult than I anticipated. I am wondering if anyone has any advice or can signpost me to some resources for people who do not yet have a formal diagnosis but are finding things quite overwhelming. 

Thanks, 

B

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  • I’m in a similar situation but I asked to be assessed, currently waiting to hear back from Right to Choose. My only advice is read as much as you can about autism and autistic people’s experiences. There is so much to think about and it can seem overwhelming but knowledge is power. 

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  • I’m in a similar situation but I asked to be assessed, currently waiting to hear back from Right to Choose. My only advice is read as much as you can about autism and autistic people’s experiences. There is so much to think about and it can seem overwhelming but knowledge is power. 

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