Assessment Advice

Littleredsetter

Hello, waiting for autism assessment. Age 49. Any advice on support whilst waiting, how to discuss with work, helpful online or reading resources. Please. Thanks. 

poppy123456

I found some guides through google search. https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/pre-diagnosis/adults

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/getting-diagnosed/assessments/

Waiting lists are at least a couple of years, possibly longer, that's the only downside.

For your employer, if you need support at work then you can ask for reasonable adjustments. https://www.acas.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @Littleredsetter

Welcome to the community!  

I see Poppy has found you some great links. I just wanted to check in with you. How are you feeling about the upcoming assessment? 

Littleredsetter

Thanks Poppy. 

Thanks Hannah. I'm glad of the opportunity for an assessment however it's how to do the best in the process of waiting for this as know it can take a long time.

Hannah_Alumni

@Littleredsetter I hope the community can continue to be a great place of support for your through it