Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
7 months later, we finally have a date for my daughter to start her assessment for Autism. Naturally she’s already anxious! There will be 3 parts; a session together to get family info, an appointment for just us parents, and my daughter will be doing a ‘table too activity’. She’s already wanting to know what this is. Any ideas? She’s 14, by the way.
Will she be filling in any questionnaires etc, as I’m sure I won’t remember all I have to say, let alone her....
I have to bring her school reports in. These are all perfect! I feel like I should start making notes of things, as I want them to get the best picture of her. I know they are very good at what they do, but I’m still worried the real her won’t be seen, as speaking to her, she’s eloquent and adept at masking!
I had to contact the school about her last week, and a teacher said, oh, I like talking to (name). She’s very intelligent, and...hmm an ‘interesting’ girl. That just about sums her up lol....
Hi Catlover,
You may find it useful to have a look at the following link for further information about diagnosis and the benefits of getting one - http://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/children.aspx
You may also like to have a read of the National Autism Plan for Children to see what you are likely to expect and what you can ask during the assessment. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page and go to page 3 on summary report, page 11 for full report for the Essential Components for a complete multi agency assessment - http://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/children/national-plan-children.aspx
Hope this helps,
Nicky-Mod