Arrange your assessment
You must be over 16 years of age to book an assessment with Affirming Autism. If you are aged 16-18, we advise you to have someone who knew you in your early childhood to support you in your assessment.
If you think you may be autistic, you should complete an AQ10 assessment form. This will help you decide whether it is worth seeking a specialist assessment.
Link to complete the AQ10 : https://docs.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/AQ10.pdf
If you score 6/10 or higher on the AQ10 and have some characteristics which you think might be associated with autism, it may indicate the need for a specialist assessment.
What is autism? Autism - NHS
Email us for an appointment, or book on-line
If you cannot find a suitable appointment on the on-line booking system, please email us for an alternative time and date
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You will be asked to complete some pre-assessment questionnaires prior to your assessment, so we recommend that you allow yourself about 2 weeks to give you time to complete them.
We only accept bookings up to 12 months in advance online.
General advice about accessing help
Affirming Autism is not an adult mental health service. Our focus is solely on autism diagnosis.
If you are experiencing significant mental health issues (e.g. if you’re having suicidal thoughts or you’re considering self-harming),it is vital you seek support from the right services/professionals before you attend.
NEED URGENT HELP?
If you need urgent help with your mental or physical health, please call one of the following:
- National mental health helpline: 0800 145 6485
- If you need emergency help – call 999 or go to A&E
- If you need urgent help but are unsure if it’s an emergency – Call 111
If you live in the UK, you can also contact:
- Your GP, who can help you access a referral for talking therapy in your area.
- Samaritans freephone 116-123
- Text SHOUT to 85258 www.giveusashout.org
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