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Mild Autism? Teenager

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Hello Everyone

Please accept my apologies for any use of the wrong terminology. 

My teenager daughter has recently expressed that she would like an autism assessment.

She has done a lot of research herself and strongly suspects she has. She is not necessarily looking for additional support as such but thinks that by knowing she may be able to access/learn more to support herself. 

She has taught herself coping mechanisms to her social and emotional barriers, and does incredibly well at school. I think recently it has been mostly bothering her as she doesn't understand when she appears rude and it is frustrating her.

Given that its likely mild and shes high-functioning (apologies again I understand these are outdated phrases) is this something the GP would still support assessment wise?

Many thanks

Parents

  • I don't know what the minimum criteria to be referred are.

    You would need to talk to the GP.

    They would form their own opinion and may use some screening tests, such as the AQ with 50 questions, or the shorter 10 question version. This can be found online, such as at embrace-autism.com

    I expect they will be interested in social communication and interaction difficulties in everyday life, along with repetitive or restricted behaviours, so would want to see your daughter.

    Assuming you get referred the process may not be very quick though.

    If you go privately you don't need a referral, they will decide themselves. It can be done faster, e.g. in 6-8 weeks, from initial contact to report if they are not too busy.

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  • I don't know what the minimum criteria to be referred are.

    You would need to talk to the GP.

    They would form their own opinion and may use some screening tests, such as the AQ with 50 questions, or the shorter 10 question version. This can be found online, such as at embrace-autism.com

    I expect they will be interested in social communication and interaction difficulties in everyday life, along with repetitive or restricted behaviours, so would want to see your daughter.

    Assuming you get referred the process may not be very quick though.

    If you go privately you don't need a referral, they will decide themselves. It can be done faster, e.g. in 6-8 weeks, from initial contact to report if they are not too busy.

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