North East Autism Assessment

spooperdooper
spooperdooper Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited November 2023 in Autism and neurodiversity
Hi!
To anyone who has gone through NHS assessment process (especially in North East area), I just have a few questions about the process!

I've filled out the form they sent out, but I really want to bring some extra information and stuff from my childhood to the appointment in a folder - but I'm worried that it'll be overkill and they just won't look at it. Dose it take a while to get the diagnosis/results or do they just tell you at the end of the appointment?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Yes you can take reports with you. It’s highly unlikely that you will have the decision on the day. When my daughter went through this about 5 years ago it took many months and several different appointments before we had the decision.

    There’s some information here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/getting-diagnosed/assessments/
  • spooperdooper
    spooperdooper Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    That's great, thank you!
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 6,558 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Looks like Poppy has answered your questions, but I just wanted to say welcome to the community and good luck at your appointment @spooperdooper

    I hope it all goes well for you. Let us know how you get on :)

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