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Non verbal so can’t be assessed for Autism

Cazzy77

Hi everyone,

I’m new here, I was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago I’’ve had bouts of being non verbal since childhood and have been on the waiting list for an assessment for autism from my GP since 2022. I’ve been kicked off the list as I can’t complete the assessment as  you need to speak. No help are support from any services but been gaslit and directed to mental health services who have said they can’t do anything. I’m unemployed so can’t afford private. NHS seems to be a massive contradiction. Unfortunately I’ve been alienated for my teen son but I can see history repeating itself for him. Frustrated is a too weak word to express the system of this process.

any advice would be gratefully appreciated 

Cazzy

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  • Dear Cazzy77,

    I can see thar a moderator has already posted a really helpful reply but though I would add a resource about Selective mutism - NHS 

    Selective mutism can cause periods of mutism especially in certain social situations. It may be worth going back to your GP and explaining why you were unable to proceed with the diagnostic assessment as they may be able to ask the assessors to reconsider how they go about the diagnostic procedure. 

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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  • Dear Cazzy77,

    I can see thar a moderator has already posted a really helpful reply but though I would add a resource about Selective mutism - NHS 

    Selective mutism can cause periods of mutism especially in certain social situations. It may be worth going back to your GP and explaining why you were unable to proceed with the diagnostic assessment as they may be able to ask the assessors to reconsider how they go about the diagnostic procedure. 

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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