New to all this : son needing autism diagnosis

My son is 17 and has just started college. It has become apparent now, that he is struggling socially and emotionally and college recommended he be referred for a ASD test.

College gave me all the paperwork to give the GP and a right to choose letter, so the doctor could refer him to a certain practitioner for his ASD test ( sounded easy)

Met with GP this morning and he says before he can refer we need to go via Cahms neurodiversity clinic and fill in lots of paperwork.

I am confused already. Has anyone else had any experience of any of this.

Many Thanks

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