The Diagnosis Process | My Autism Journey in Later Life

Описание: The Diagnosis Process | My Autism Journey at 40

After a six-month wait, my autism assessment is finally here. In this video, I walk you through the practical steps of the diagnostic process—from that vulnerable GP visit with my "eight pages of proof," through the confronting questionnaires, to preparing for the three-hour assessment itself.

I talk honestly about:

🏥 The GP referral process in the UK (wait times, screening questions, being heard)

📋 Filling out the AQ and EQ questionnaires—and how 40 years of masking made every question difficult

📚 Gathering "evidence" including school reports, family perspectives, and how my YouTube videos became an unexpected record

😰 The anxiety of the assessment and what a diagnosis (or not) would mean for me

Whether you're just starting to ask questions, stuck in the waiting limbo, or further along in your own journey—I hope this helps you feel less alone in the process.

Next video: I'll share my experience of the actual assessment day itself.

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🔗 CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro: The key and the door
00:55 - Referral
01:46 - Appointment Confirmation, Questionnaires
03:52 - Preparing for Assessment
05:17 - Anxiety Over Diagnosis
06:24 - Looking Forward

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