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Being Assessed for Autism by a Speech & Language Therapist?

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nezza42

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Hi, I'm early 50's & I'm having my autism assessment in a few weeks

Apparently, the assessment is being conducted by a Speech & Language Therapist.

I was expecting some sort of psychologist, or ASD specialist.

Anyone here been assessed by similar or has any view on this?

I've been told to allow upto three hours for the assessment.

Thanks, Neal
 
Well, a language and speech therapist would be able to pick up on any abnormalities in your speech, which is not an uncommon thing for aspies and auties alike, I know I have some. Perhaps this is why? I cannot know for sure, I'm not an expert.
 
have you searched for assessment for adult autism by speech and language therapist on a few searc engines Google has a lot of possibilities if IM looking for anything
 
I was assessed by a psychiatrist. He is an older gentleman who started out treating children who moved on to be teenagers and then adults. So, he is familiar with the fact that autistic children grow up to become autistic adults. You being over 50 may have a harder time finding someone who will recognize your autism because most professional psy folks don't know how to deal with adults who have taught themselves how to cope. Just my 2 cents and my psychiatrist agrees.
 
You should be being assessed by a psychologist, not a S&L therapist. I would ask them why this is happening and tell them you wish to be seen by a psychologist who is experienced in ASD.
 
ksheehan88 said:
You should be being assessed by a psychologist, not a S&L therapist. I would ask them why this is happening and tell them you wish to be seen by a psychologist who is experienced in ASD.
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Personally I wouldn't consider anyone less than a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry or neurology.

There are some gifted psychologists here and there...but I'd prefer an assessment from a doctor right off. Though on this side of the pond, it remains an expen$ive proposition unless you've got a really good healthcare plan.
 
Way back in the early 80's, long before I was diagnosed as Aspie, I had speech and language therapy, because I spoke with a lisp, couldn't pronounce my S's.
 
Judge said:
Personally I wouldn't consider anyone less than a medical doctor specializing in psychiatry or neurology.
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This is also how I got my diagnosis. I wouldn't accept anything less either if you want a 'proper' diagnosis. I had speech and language therapy later plus I was admitted to a school with a language unit for two years. I struggled there too, but gradually improved in mainstream with support from a supply teacher.
 
I was diagnosed by a psychology PhD with extensive evaluation experience. What credentials in Autism diagnosis does this person have?
 
It might depend on your country?
Some have specific degrees on autism open to certain medical professions (France, 12 points, for any Eurovision fans out here), so that could explain it, but it does sound unusual.
 
and your county in the UK its primary care trusts and if that hospital has autism diagnosis funded
there used to be an e.r or cottage hospital in every town now even the e.r's are being closed
so you may only have s' therapy available for diagnosis or travel miles to get a diagnosis from any qualified therapist !!!!
Katleya said:
It might depend on your country?
Some have specific degrees on autism open to certain medical professions (France, 12 points, for any Eurovision fans out here), so that could explain it, but it does sound unusual.
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Thanks for all your responses :)
I phoned the centre this morning and was assured that the woman doing my assessment was a qualified autism assessor (whatever that means!) and that her background is in S&L

BTW,I only established she's an S&L therapist from her Linked-In profile

Guess I'll find out on the 7th!

Cheers, Neal
 
when my daughter were evaluated it was by speech language, occupational therapist and a psychologist. according to him someone on the spectrum has some kind of delay in language, environmental issue and social /emotional deficit.
 
Well I had my assessment on Monday and the assessors background was indeed speech & language therapy but she was also a trained autism assessor.
I already had an idea of what to expect as if found online a autism interview guideline used by another assessment centre and it was course she was asking the same types of questions.

And the result? I'm an Aspie

Took a little while to process, but I woke up this morning feeling really good about the diagnosis
 
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