Published on 12, July, 2020
just wanted to say Hi as I registered myself here today. Not sure how to start here, but I guess I'll find a lot to read here and possible some advice for me as an adult on the spectrum.
Hi,
Welcome to the forum. I was diagnosed this year at 33, and have found the forum and the NAS site hugely helpful in answering questions and giving me an outlet to vent :)
Hi Daniel, I think it was the right decision to register myself here. I already see that I am not alone. May I ask how long the process was for you from referral to diagnose? I know it depends on the area you live and the coverage of qualified staff, but for adults it seems generally quite long.Thank you for your welcome :)
For me it was just under 2 years from first gp visit to diagnosis. The main wait was between a 'q and a' assessment with the Autistic Diagnosis Service, and a follow up detailed meeting with my partner present. That was 11 months due to waiting lists. I can't encourage the jounrey enough though. It has had a hugely positive impact on my life!