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Streetspirit
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Assessment for Adult ASD

Hello. I wish to seek a formal assessment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as an adult. I am in NSW. I presume a psychologist would be the least costly and involve the shortest waiting time. If not, please inform me otherwise.

 

Two questions I have:

  1. Is adult ASD assessment by a psychologist subsidised under a mental health care plan (I have a lot of distress and impairment in my life that I won't go into here)
  2. Does anyone know if it's practical to even get an adult ASD diagnosis? I have heard of long waiting lists, the pain of having to get third party accounts of my childhood, and maybe other difficulties.