My son is finally on a waiting list for an autism assessment as of today

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It could be a year wait.

The pediatrician rang me today as she got the report back from his school.

On it it says he struggles to express how he feels, struggles to maintain relationships and also some impulsiveness.

So they are going to go ahead and get him assessed.

I’m so worried about him after hearing this report. I just hope he’s not struggling too much and can always tell me how he feels.

Some of me wonders if I have done something to make him this way. I am feeling guilty. Perhaps I should not have had kids. I don’t know.

I just hope he can eventually get the support he needs and deserves.

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Don’t blame your self.

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did you go through right to choose, not sure if its any quicker anymore but I was seen within 4 months. this was 2 years ago though.

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also please do not blame yourself ! you are doing all the right things, I wish I was assessed at a much younger age than at 38.

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No @Ish it’s all being done through the NHS.

Ty for your kind words @Om_Sadasiva and @Ish

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Hopefully it goes through quicker for a children’s referral…. all the best!

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Ty @Ish 1515151515

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Please don’t blame yourself @Qwerty

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If you get diagnosed with a severe mental illness first that can severely delay getting an ASD diagnosis. I was 62. I have to deal with irreversible damage as best I can.

@Qwerty Let’s hope your son gets the help and support he needs to fulfil his potential. You’re a good mum.

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I was almost 25 when I got psychosis and 38 with autism. I agree fire monkey @qwerty is proactive and doing all the right things, I wish my parents had this awareness but my mum doesn’t know what autism is and my dad probably had it but its too late to get a diagnosis.

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Ty @firemonkey and @Ish

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Ive been through this with my youngest. The school picked up on it. Went via CAMHS. Every point we came to, we advanced to the next stage - which ended with a diagnosis. Please trust me; once that diagnosis is established, it opens up a lot of doors in regards to support and help.

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glad he can get an assessment. nothign wrogn about being different its not a curse. your son is a blessing to the world! you shoudlnt feel guilty

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