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Lacrima
over 6 years ago

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.

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  • over 6 years ago

    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 :)

  • over 6 years ago in reply to Daniel

    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 :)

  • over 6 years ago in reply to Lacrima

    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!

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  • over 6 years ago in reply to Lacrima

    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!

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