Just A Question (Am In UK).

[Captain Caveman]

I was assessed a few months ago. What happens next? Am I supposed to "Do" anything? (Just checking incase I am).

 

[MildredHubble]

I was assessed a few months ago. What happens next? Am I supposed to "Do" anything? (Just checking incase I am).

I can't advise specifically, however, if you are dealing with the NHS things can move slowly or they just hit a dead end. I have no experience specifically with ASD assessments, but I would suggest talking to your GP if you were assessed via the NHS to see if you can get the ball rolling.

I have been assessed for other things, and usually there is some follow up at some point to see if you want or need some support. That was in the relatively "good old days" before the NHS was in crisis. From my own experience, sometimes things are supposed to happen that just never do and I have to shake things up a little so to speak and make some calls to get the ball rolling again.

I was told months ago I'd be referred somewhere and to expect a call within a month. That was 6 months ago, so I need to give things a gentle push again it seems.

It seems to me that it would be a little silly to go through an assessment and for them not to follow up, whatever the outcome. Chalk it up to underfunding and neglect. Maybe give it until next week then contact the relevant people to get things moving again is my advice

 

[thejuice]

I got diagnosed with apergers and got a letter about a group education thing on autism which I missed. Then it kind of petered out until I had a public meldown and then got a community connector and autism support worker

 

[thejuice]

Being proactive (ugh lol) and not passive is best, even though it doesn't come naturally.

 

[Captain Caveman]

I usually just ignore things but I do tend to miss out on things a bit.

 

[thejuice]

I have learned not to rely on follow ups on NHS especially if you tend to miss things.

 

[Alexej]

I was assessed a few months ago. What happens next? Am I supposed to "Do" anything? (Just checking incase I am).

How you got a diagnosis?

I was diagnosed and then nothing. You might want to check with third sector organisations if there is some follow up to late diagnosed folks.

 

[Captain Caveman]

I have a diagnosis.