Is it worth waiting for an Autism Assessment?

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I got a letter today that said it might be in 9 months from when the referral was made in February, and that effects of Covid-19 might mean even longer.

My psychologist told me she is retiring in October, and she is the one who wanted it done to inform treatment.

I am struggling to see the point in doing it. As far as I am concerned I have already grown into an adult, and all the help and support I could have got in my formative years at school for example are long gone.

I will not get another psychologist, and my sessions will likely be over by October anyway.

So after reading that, should I withdraw my referral?

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  • No

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It will be good for whoever replaces your pdoc to know if you have autism, so they can treat you properly.

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I never really got proper therapy for aspegers. Even after the diagnosis, they question the condition. It’s like pulling teeth. To answer your post title, yes, get it done asap.

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You’re discounting things you don’t know could affect you. If you get an assessment and a job fires you for a thing related to your diagnosis you will have protection. Please keep trying.

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You’re still young enough that if you are on the spectrum the knowledge of such, by your mental health team , could improve how well you do .

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Autism and SZ treatments are very similar. They use antidepressants and antipsychotics to control depression, rage, anger and aggression.

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Autism and SZ both don’t have a 100% cure, just supportive and management meds. Meds only treat positive symptoms and not negative and cognitive symptoms.

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