I've been referred for the above. This isn't the first time, last time was 7 years ago where I used to live. I've moved across country since.
Old home I was seen by a psychiatrist who strongly thought I had Aspergers. Her senior (who never laid eyes on me, let alone assessed me) said she can't have. Married, kids, job. She's done OK so far. I'm sure some of you have been in the same situation.
Anyway, I thought oh well, get on with it then.
Fast forward 7 years and I have had huge life events and changes which frankly have caused extreme anxiety and awful, awful meltdowns to the point I sought help again. My GP wasn't happy about my previous assessment situation so referred me.
I've been prescribed sertraline in the meantime and had a phone call from the autism assessment team. They asked me a few questions over the phone, I'll be sent questionnaires (as will my elderly parents the other side of the country - oh god).
So....what can I expect? What will I gain from a formal diagnosis? GP said it's not about the "label" as my old docs accused me of wanting, (I didn't!) but about the correct and proper support.
Any information and advice gratefully received. Thank you.