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shrinkydink · October 27

hi all, i have my autism assessment tomorrow. i waited so long. im so anxious i feel sick and because i dont know what will happen or what i will get asked i feel like my head is gonna explode. its an nhs assessment. i have mutism so they are expecting me to write my answers down. im so worried i wont be able to explain things because i can only write my answers, its so frustrating. has anyone any advice. thanks

3PARKWAY3 · October 27

I was diagnosed a couple of years ago as autistic and was referred by my GP to York Retreat. The assesment itself isnt too bad as I had a member of my family with me to help me if I couldnt answer any of the questions. This may make things easier for you. It was held on 'Zoom' This is a peice of software that allows people to chat on video online, but would also enable them to see written answers.

They are professionals who will make you feel at ease, so dont worry at all.

anisty · October 28

Please don't worry - the professionals doing these assessments are very experienced and can get so much information from everything about you (again, don't worry!) They will be picking things up from your whole presentation.

Usually, in an autism assessment, someone that has known you from childhood comes with you for the first one (that applies to verbal autistic people too) as they have good information about how you played as a child, when you reached milestones, how your eating was etc etc.

If you have no parent/close relative that can come with you, a partner or friend can also help just with a perspective on how you manage in certain situations.

They start with a case history, session 2 is usually the ADOS assessment, and session 3 is feedback.

You might find you enjoy doing it - they will be friendly and put you at your ease.

All the best.

Mary_Scope · October 28

Hope it went okay @shrinkydink 😊 Assessments can be a lot so I hope you're taking care of yourself and being gentle with yourself

shrinkydink · October 28

hi all, so the assessment is done. i feel completely wrecked. So many questions . i have no idea how it went or if i explained things well enough, will find out in few days. dont think i will feel less wrecked until i know the decision. its so stressful

Rachel_Scope · October 28

Well done for getting through it. I know how tiring it is. Try not to worry about the result now, there's nothing more you can do, it's in their hands. If the decision doesn't go your way then you can tackle that when the time comes. For now, try to be kind to yourself and relax.

anisty · October 29

Well done for taking this step. Feeling exhausted is understandable; so much mental processing! I bet you were quite tense as well so it will take a while to come down from all that. Worth it though🙂

shrinkydink · November 1

i got my results and they said i meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis.

shrinkydink · November 1

not sure how i feel. think ive waited so long it hasnt sunk in properly. also all the anxiety and overload i had about having the assessment has gone, its as though as soon as i heard my head went quiet for a while, which was odd but calmer. not sure what to do next

shrinkydink · November 1

think once i have had a bit of feedback and someone to go through the report with me it will start to be easier. glad its done. was such a long wait and people shouldnt have to wait that long

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