Assessment without knowing what you want to be tested for?

[user11111]

Is this a thing?

My infant school thought I was autistic but assessment said no. My GP says I'm 'anxious for no reason' and that other things I've mentioned are just my personality. I've read a lot about SEN and mental health but nothing that makes me think 'that sounds like me' just bits and pieces of different things that are sort of like me. I'm sick of not fitting in and people pointing out that I'm different. Everything is a struggle and I'd just like to know for the sake of knowing. I want a better job but it's never going to happen when people think my difficulties are just me being awkward and weird.

I'm looking at seeing somebody privately because my GP is useless but I just don't know where to start. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Read up online about different conditions, see if any seem like a lightbulb for you then pursue a diagnosis for that.

ASD/HFA and try the AQ test
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
ADHD

Then think about any comorbids like hypermobile joints, sensory processing, communication difficulties etc.

Once you've narrowed down your search criteria, you'll find the right professional for diagnosis.
Good Luck