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Worried about autism diagnosis? (lack of)

Hi all,
I posted here:
Vent: Psychiatrist doubting suspected diagnosis
not so long ago after seeing my psychiatrist. My ADOS is booked for tuesday, but it's becoming a huge stressor for me. Dissociation is a big problem for me, and due to the stress it's been causing me i've been dissociating pretty constantly since I last saw her. I'm very worried that I won't get the diagnosis even if I tick all the boxes, as she's told me that she doesn't think I am autistic anymore after diagnosing me with PTSD. The alternative diagnosis she's offering is social anxiety but I know that if I got treated for social anxiety it wouldn't help me as I have had issues with socialising way before I experienced anxiety in them, and I no longer do experience said anxiety but I still have the problems with understanding other people and socialising. I don't know what to do. If I don't get this diagnosis I will have to go private and pay up to £1500 which I just cannot afford. :( I've lost all faith in the mental health system and I'm pretty sure that no matter what I say or how I behave during the ADOS, they will do all they can to mark me down and be very strict with the assessment.

Basically (though there may be other ways I'm not aware of) just get yourself a councillor to make the referral (you may require a GP initially to see the councillor) and then you'll get a questionairre to initially help filter out anyone who doesn't qualify. After this the wait can be very long (nearly 3 years in my case) depending on how many specialists they have local to you and how often he/she/they see people during each week. See the link below for a fuller account similar to another person who posted earlier.

Fiiiiiiiiiinally Diagnosed As Having Aspergers (ASD)



Based on things you've said in the past I have to give you the thumbs up for being brave enough to post your pic because for many aspies it is a hard thing to do (no matter how you think you look).
 
Basically (though there may be other ways I'm not aware of) just get yourself a councillor to make the referral (you may require a GP initially to see the councillor) and then you'll get a questionairre to initially help filter out anyone who doesn't qualify. After this the wait can be very long (nearly 3 years in my case) depending on how many specialists they have local to you and how often he/she/they see people during each week. See the link below for a fuller account similar to another person who posted earlier.

Fiiiiiiiiiinally Diagnosed As Having Aspergers (ASD)




Based on things you've said in the past I have to give you the thumbs up for being brave enough to post your pic because for many aspies it is a hard thing to do (no matter how you think you look).

Thanks for that. In truth, this picture is a fairly old one, but hubby saw it today and said: ah I recognise that face; it is my wife, so I do not look different lol

Anyway, I hate selfies and refuse to be photographed; must be candid, but without my knowledge!

In fact, it was my husband's auntie who took this photo of me and I was PETRIFIED but thought: it doesn't look gross and so, kept it.

I have to put one on here, for I feel being on the internet, it is only right that others get to see the person.
 
What's in these tests, by the way?

From another thread I posted on:
"For adults and adolescents it's the ADOS Module 4.
For most people I've spoken to, and myself, this included:
-Making up a picture out of foam pieces
-Describing what's happening in a picture book
-Describing a where's wally type picture
-Demonstrating how I brush my teeth with imaginary toothbrush, toothpaste and sink
-Questions about relationships, social life and emotions
-Making up a story out of 5 random objects

Looking back now I can see also that they tried to engage me in small talk throughout the test as a form of social press, this is to see how you respond to social cues.
They're testing for 2 main things, social and communication. You're scored on both of these and they make up your diagnosis (or not)"
 

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