DISCO assessment for Autism

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After a long waiting list I've got an appointment for my DISCO autism assessment appointment. I'm struggling at work (teaching) and feel hopeless.

Has anyone done the DISCO? What can I expect?

I had one a couple of years ago. Expect to talk..a lot! Mine took about 2 1/2 hours. She took history from childhood, like speech, physical difficulties, sensory issues, problems in school..asked about current issues - stuff like sensory needs, motor problems, planning. Then she put the data through the algorithm, came back and said yes I am autistic. I got a written report and she went through it with me.

I did sub-consciously try to mask to start with but couldn’t keep it up that long!

Hope it goes well for you.

I am going to train to do DISCO assessment and have sat in on some. It's basically a structured conversation. The assessor will drive it. They are likely to ask you both about your current functioning and about your recollections of play, socialising etc as a child. The assessor will be flexible, and will try to put you at ease.

Good luck, hope it goes well.

Sorry cross posted with Faith!

Thanks for the replied. I've already completed a pre-assessment questionnaire in that was quite detailed. I'm assuming their questions will be based on that. Can't wait for it to be done, it's been a long process.

I did the DISCO. My mother was with me and she did a lot of the talking! It was useful having her there as she was able to provide information about my early childhood.