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Adult assessment

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Hi , I am the father of a 19yr old boy who we have recently finally realised after piecing together many events over the years and seeing his struggles going into the adult world most definitely has autism spectrum disorder. We are considering going private so we can quickly get a proper evaluation and report and then CBT to help him. Has anyone else gone down this road so late on in their childs life and what advantages if any were gained from a proper evaluation. Also any recommendations of where to go for this would be a great help if the experience was a positive helpful one. Thank you, 

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  • if you live in a rural area you might get a fast diagnosis on the nhs. its going to take months whichever way you do it. not sure cbt will help as the problem tends to be with acceptance by yourself and the people around you. read a few tony atwood books. neuro tribes. 19 isnt late. its the best thing thatll happen to him. i wish knew what was going on age 19. nurture his special interests and guide him toward them career wise. even if its playing with lego. 

  • in reply to NAS78828

    Thankyou so much for your reply.

    Our realisation of what he`s been coping with through secondary school and beyond has been heart breaking.

    There were signs from early on as a child but we just didn`t piece them all together, he was an incredibly happy, clever kid. I can`t undo what has been done and the expectancy from him through secondary school which must have been so hard for him has truly broken my heart.

    Reading up about ASC now and seeing he virtually ticked all the boxes is something we are going to have to live with and move forward better and more understanding of what makes him, him. 

    He has always been loved, but not had the support and help he obviously needed, this is now going to change.

    Thanks again for your help.

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  • in reply to NAS78828

    Thankyou so much for your reply.

    Our realisation of what he`s been coping with through secondary school and beyond has been heart breaking.

    There were signs from early on as a child but we just didn`t piece them all together, he was an incredibly happy, clever kid. I can`t undo what has been done and the expectancy from him through secondary school which must have been so hard for him has truly broken my heart.

    Reading up about ASC now and seeing he virtually ticked all the boxes is something we are going to have to live with and move forward better and more understanding of what makes him, him. 

    He has always been loved, but not had the support and help he obviously needed, this is now going to change.

    Thanks again for your help.

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