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

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BrokenBiscuits over 1 year ago

Can I provide you with the information I proposed in a previous post, about utilising the Government's Right To Choose scheme in order to jump the NHS que. This is the system I used following some excellent advice from the Hull based ASD Charity - Matthews Hub

There is an alternative route that you could go down for assessment, which is through NHS Right To Choose. When waiting times are long, you have the right to choose an alternative provider, as long as they have a contract with your Care Partnership.

Below are links on how to access an assessment through MIND Professionals through Right to Choose.

If you read the information, fill in the attached template letter and questionnaire and take it all to your GP, he can refer you through Right to Choose directly to MIND Professionals. At the moment their waiting times are not very long, you would need to call them to confirm but I think around 2-3 months

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WQzF7WlaNK1rhZf49rqv4vVD0383h5pO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106866502195916410189&rtpof=true&sd=true

This is the route I took aged 45 to get my assessment, should there be some problem with me sharing these documents on this site, please let me know and I'll take them down. The original files were presented to me from the Matthews Hub in Hull

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BrokenBiscuits over 1 year ago

Can I provide you with the information I proposed in a previous post, about utilising the Government's Right To Choose scheme in order to jump the NHS que. This is the system I used following some excellent advice from the Hull based ASD Charity - Matthews Hub

There is an alternative route that you could go down for assessment, which is through NHS Right To Choose. When waiting times are long, you have the right to choose an alternative provider, as long as they have a contract with your Care Partnership.

Below are links on how to access an assessment through MIND Professionals through Right to Choose.

If you read the information, fill in the attached template letter and questionnaire and take it all to your GP, he can refer you through Right to Choose directly to MIND Professionals. At the moment their waiting times are not very long, you would need to call them to confirm but I think around 2-3 months

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WQzF7WlaNK1rhZf49rqv4vVD0383h5pO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106866502195916410189&rtpof=true&sd=true

This is the route I took aged 45 to get my assessment, should there be some problem with me sharing these documents on this site, please let me know and I'll take them down. The original files were presented to me from the Matthews Hub in Hull

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