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Adult Autism Assessment.

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Hi, I'm new here. My daughter is 21 years old and has struggled all her life with her mental health.  Just recently she was referred for Autism testing to be done, but the waiting list is 36 months, which is to long. 

Can anyone help me with any information for my daughter to be seen quicker or for her to be seen privately?

My daughter tried to commit suicide last year, she has depression and anxiety. Our GP suspects my daughter was misdiagnosed as a toddler for Autism. She had all the traits for Autism, but I was told she was just "delayed".

Thank you. 

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  • I'm sorry that your daughter is struggling so much and I do hope you can get her an appointment sooner than 36 months. 

    I didn't go down the route of an NHS diagnosis. To be honest I didn't think my GP would take me seriously as I've got to my early 60s without knowing I'm autistic. And I'm also aware that the waiting lists are very long and I just didn't feel that was a wait I could deal with. Like Ladybug I've also had a private assessment, which was earlier this week and will get my formal diagnosis later this month. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to mention who it was with in the open forum but I would be happy to let you know the details if you want to send me a private message.  The cost wasn't as much as I anticipated and is the best money I've spent in a good long while!

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  • I'm sorry that your daughter is struggling so much and I do hope you can get her an appointment sooner than 36 months. 

    I didn't go down the route of an NHS diagnosis. To be honest I didn't think my GP would take me seriously as I've got to my early 60s without knowing I'm autistic. And I'm also aware that the waiting lists are very long and I just didn't feel that was a wait I could deal with. Like Ladybug I've also had a private assessment, which was earlier this week and will get my formal diagnosis later this month. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to mention who it was with in the open forum but I would be happy to let you know the details if you want to send me a private message.  The cost wasn't as much as I anticipated and is the best money I've spent in a good long while!

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