• Replies 6 replies
  • Subscribers 73 subscribers
  • Views 242 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Hello! My ASD Diagnosis Journey

baileyblonde

Hi, my name is Sarah, I am 44 and I am at the very start of my ASD diagnosis journey.

I visited my Dr earlier this week as I believe I have ASD and wanted further advice. I made the appointment a month ago and spent the whole time feeling extremely nervous about seeing my Dr as I didn't know what to expect and was worried I wouldn't be taken seriously.

I needn't have worried though as she was very understanding and sympathetic. I explained that after watching 'Unmasking My Autism' by Christine McGuinness and doing further research into ASD I could very much relate to a lot of the traits. This has both been reassuring (I feel validated in my lifelong feelings, experiences and behaviours etc) but also frightening (how will I cope as I get older etc).

After completing the AQ-10 Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) screening questionnaire and scoring 10, my Dr has referred me to The Owl Centre for a formal ASD diagnosis. I'm now on the waiting list (average wait is around 7 months) and hopefully should receive correspondence from them soon.

Parents

  • I think going to the Dr and talking about it for the first time is the hardest thing. Once you're one the waiting list you can do lots of reading and watch online content if that's you're thing. Some of it can be a bit confusing and contradictory, so it's always good to be careful.

    I had three years on the waiting list prior to getting my diagnosis this week. 

Reply

  • I think going to the Dr and talking about it for the first time is the hardest thing. Once you're one the waiting list you can do lots of reading and watch online content if that's you're thing. Some of it can be a bit confusing and contradictory, so it's always good to be careful.

    I had three years on the waiting list prior to getting my diagnosis this week. 

Children
No Data