Chances of getting a autism assessment, as an adult?

Hello,

I have heard about the lengthy waiting times for autism as trying to get my daughter assessed is proving difficult. After reading about autism and its traits. I feel I exhibit traits but not sure if I have a case to be assessed for autism. I am female and have struggled my whole life with social interaction, watching what I say, over analysing conversations to the point where I will re-enact the conversation. Certain noises I cannot stand, unfamiliar noises, I must find the sound and to make it go away. Do not like people entering my personal space. I don't know, I guess I am trying to search for an answer of sorts.

As mentioned, my daughter will be assessed, once the outcome has been established, then maybe start looking at myself. Any advice is welcome.

 

Many Thanks 

Parents
  • Hi, the waiting time is a postcode lottery, in my area it is two and a half years. If you live in England you can ask for “Right to Choose” a private provider is used and the NHS funds it. The wait is apparently only months. The GP is the first contact, some are really open to autism, some are stuck in the dark ages. Make a list of all the reasons you think you might be autistic and do some online tests, RADDS- R test is quite an accurate one.  
    embrace-autism.com/.../

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  • Hi, the waiting time is a postcode lottery, in my area it is two and a half years. If you live in England you can ask for “Right to Choose” a private provider is used and the NHS funds it. The wait is apparently only months. The GP is the first contact, some are really open to autism, some are stuck in the dark ages. Make a list of all the reasons you think you might be autistic and do some online tests, RADDS- R test is quite an accurate one.  
    embrace-autism.com/.../

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