Girls and Autism

Mazzy7
Mazzy7 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited March 2019 in Autism and neurodiversity
My son and and husband are both autistic.  After going through diagnosis with them I had a strong connection thinking that I might also be autistic. After going through the diagnosis route, they have said I have some "flavours" but Im not autistic.  The tests I had to complete were weird, but I completed them but since then I realised I shouldve said how they were making me feel!  Ridiculous I know, I completed every task as asked because I was asked and felt this was what they needed to give me a diagnosis, now I dont know what to do.

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  • Antonia_Alumni
    Antonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,764 Pioneering
    edited March 2019
    Hi @mazzy7 thank you for sharing this with us. Going through the diagnosis route is not always a smooth ride.  You may find it useful to get in touch with your GP and telling them how you feel and see if they can refer you to another specialist team, for a second opinion? There's some information on diagnosing autism in adults, on the NHS website.

    Please keep us updated. :)


  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    Hi @Mazzy7
    Have you checked out the National Autistic Society website? They also have a helpline here - 0808 800 4104

    Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and Friday 9am-3pm

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