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First Doctors Appointment for ASD diagnosis - what should I expect?

MarcoPolo

I have decided to get a formal diagnosis for ASD and so I have made a doctors appointment.

I'm anxious about what I will be asked and if my issues will be brushed off as nothing so I'm hoping the community here can help.

What should I expect to be asked in my first appointment with the Doctor? I know it is just to get a referral but I really need this to work as life isn't easy.

Thank you

 

Parents

  • Hi, normally you will just be asked for some background information about yourself and experiences, it might help you to make some bullet points on a piece of paper, you can add to the list when they come into your head. It will help with ‘freezing’ on the day and you perhaps not remembering anything.

    It is also standard to be given an AQ10 or AQ50 test to takeaway and return when completed, this normally acts as the first triage. Good luck with your appointment.

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  • Hi, normally you will just be asked for some background information about yourself and experiences, it might help you to make some bullet points on a piece of paper, you can add to the list when they come into your head. It will help with ‘freezing’ on the day and you perhaps not remembering anything.

    It is also standard to be given an AQ10 or AQ50 test to takeaway and return when completed, this normally acts as the first triage. Good luck with your appointment.

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  • in reply to Roy

    Great thanks, I have started writing bullet points already and the appointment is over 2 weeks away so hopefully they will come to me by then. 
    I can take my test results too, a bit long to print all the answers but I can at least give the scores
    RADS-R =184,
    AQ10 = 9/10.
    I think that If they give me tests to take away I will do them in the waiting room and hand them straight in.
    Thanks for your help.