Opinions on this please ?

[Guest]

It might be worth ringing your local adult Autism service and checking their referral route for yourself, whilst it will vary from area to area, I am aware of one where direct referrals can now be made by GPs but they are unaware of this and believe that it is a tertiary referral via the general mental health service which builds in delay and can lead to inappropriate diagnosis and treatment unless you are lucky enough to find someone with expertise in Aspergers.

You may be aware of these but the National Autistic Society can be a useful source of information:

http://www.autism.org.uk

and the government's recent national adult strategy for adults with autism might prove useful]http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/gro ... 113405.pdf[/url]

[barrowgirl]

Thanks Parsifal,I will deffo look into that tomoz.
cheers
B.x

[barrowgirl]

well Parsifal, couldn't get through though I tried all day (to NAS ) .Located their form but you are only allowed a few words so submitted that in the hope they'll get back.Rang the regional branch, they said they can't help and I'd need the helpline but that is virtually blocked Mondays and Tuesdays.
I downloaded the strategy - sounds fine.I might have to refer to it in the hope that it'll chug someone along.Supposed to be making services in health more accessible ? not so far !! will keep trying.
cheers
B.x