Hi Im New here today: Waiting Diagnosis Autism...

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Hello WrongPlanet People...
I am waiting diagnosis (Only last week Doctor referred me)
Don't want to appear a fraud or say (as yet I am Autistic) just trying to find some info and how the waiting time is best managed... I am in-between
Thanks. *=}
IndigoElle

I am also waiting to be assessed. Welcome to Wrong Planet.

Hi Mountain Goat..
This is a good start we are in the queue then... quite anxious but ok ...how are you?

Welcome, IndigoElle! The WP locals seem like a nice bunch to me.

I was diagnosed about a year ago. A few days before my 65th birthday. And I really did buy champagne on the way home from getting the results from the psychologist.

So, keeping in mind that I think getting your strong suspicion officially confirmed would be better than being told you are just neurotypical, please don't be annoyed if I say: I hope they tell you officially that you are on the Autism Spectrum! (Or, as appropriate, whatever they call the spectrum where you live.)

I am in a bit of a mess as I write but I am alive. Do not be anxious. Sorry for late reply. Post away. Ask questions and enjoy.

Hi Double Retired and Mountain Goat
Thanks so much for getting-in-touch! I gives me pleasure to hear news from the Autistic-Fantastic-Family
Double Retired: Glad you held a Celebration for your Diagnosis: And feel when this comes, my hope is one too of Relief & Joy Amazing at the time in your life to finally get an answer
Already I tick so many boxes, it would certainly be easier with a positive *YES* outcome
Mountain Goat: I will keep posting and enjoying the knowledge people have to offer. (Hope you are feeling better!)

THANKS

Welcome to WP

Hi Aurora
Thanks Good to be here

Any idea how long you will be waiting before you are assessed?

I like your attitude. I'm inclined to agree, the worst thing they could've told me was that I was "normal".

And I'll mention a phrase you might get some mileage out of. Perhaps usable with SO, family, and informed friends:

     "I have doctor's note for that!"

My bride was tired of hearing that before we left the psychologist's office. But, honest, I try to only use it when she's pushing against things that I think are actually related to autism.

Hi Mountain Goat
Unsure of waiting time...30 people a year at one place & another 6 months..so am attempting to continue as before although cannot *Un-see* what I have now seen... Yes.
Thanks for asking

Hi Double Retired..
Im gonna just keep-on keeping-on. A firm believer in allowing stuff to take its course.. but will remember your tip.
Thanks

Before the lockdown they had reduced the list to just over a two year wait as it used to be far longer then that before our Welsh Assembly ploughed a lot of money into autism and other mental issues diagnosis and care etc.
The autism team in my area are a good bunch who work hard at what they do. They are very supportive, because even though I am not officially autistic because I have not been assessed yet, and so if I did need care etc I would normally have to wait until I am assessed to get it, the times when I have asked they have been very good.
I was in a panic because I can't cope with wearing a facemask, and I asked my doctors and they said they were not allowed to give exemptions out and to see our government website (Which I tried but got no where as it is a bit too general or difficult to get the right information for me when I am in a panic) and I emailed the autism team in my area out of desperation and they helped. They are soo good. I am close to tears with relief that they are there for me.

Welcome to WP!

Welcome

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