First time on here initiall screening assessment tomorrow for aspergers

Thanks for replying, all went really well, more relaxed now had letter saying I'm on the waiting list To be assessed 

Thanks for replying, all went really well, more relaxed now had letter saying I'm on the waiting list To be assessed 

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Morning, no need to worry about the initial screening or the assessment, i felt exactly the same way but i think when you know something just does not seem to fit and it's always felt like that for you then that's justification enough!! I felt exactly the same way and because my oldest son who has Aspergers is more crippled in life by his autism than me i kept thinking i cant have the same condition, but of course, no two people are going to be exactly the same autistic or otherwise! My assessment consisted of an inital hour talk with local mental health team who then referred me for the autism assessment which lasted an hour and a half, most of the questions asked around my childhood, no form filling out for me. Just be yourself, and remember that this is a positive step you are taking. Best wishes Sarah

Thankyou Sarah, It all went well now I have been put on the waiting list for assessment which is approx 3 months. I feel like a huge weight is off of my shoulders now. Thanks for replying x

Thanks for all your advice and help. Much appreciate. Got letter for referral today. Much happier now.

The meeting went really well, also lots of forms. Thanks for replying. Just got letter saying I am on the waiting list to be assessed further. Feeling less anxious now.

Hello. I felt the same way before my first appointment and was 'proper anxious' as we say in the West Country!

There was nothing to worry about though, and it was such a relief to take off my 'social face' and be honest about how I really perceive the world around me and the crazy neurotypicals I have to interact with...

I'm 45 myself, so in a similar position to you. How was your first appointment?

Morning, no need to worry about the initial screening or the assessment, i felt exactly the same way but i think when you know something just does not seem to fit and it's always felt like that for you then that's justification enough!! I felt exactly the same way and because my oldest son who has Aspergers is more crippled in life by his autism than me i kept thinking i cant have the same condition, but of course, no two people are going to be exactly the same autistic or otherwise! My assessment consisted of an inital hour talk with local mental health team who then referred me for the autism assessment which lasted an hour and a half, most of the questions asked around my childhood, no form filling out for me. Just be yourself, and remember that this is a positive step you are taking. Best wishes Sarah

Hi Tinawinarunnabeena,

I received my diagnosis last year - aged 56.  My initial assessment was carried out in my home in 2014.  It lasted about 45 minutes and consisted of a series of further questions about my life and behaviours.  This was a follow-up after taking the AQ test, on which I scored 39.

Have you taken that test yet?  I presume so... but maybe this will form part of your assessment.  Depends on how they work it where you live.

Here's the test, anyway:

aspergerstest.net/.../

Try not to be too nervous about it.  They're not there to catch you out.  Just be completely honest with your answers.

Good luck.

Tom

Hey! I'm 18 and I'm in a similiar place, I'm scared too but I take great comfort from knowing that I am going to be able to move forward in my life in a positive way, the assessment isn't bad at all, for me it was just a bunch of forms.