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Good news: the triage appointment for my autism assessment came.

Bad news: they want me to confirm but haven't provided any information on how to do that.

It's almost like they don't want you to be able to confirm or get to the appointment...

#ActuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic
Section of a letter which reads "Thank you for returning your questionnaire.

I am writing to offer you an appointment to attend our triage clinic to see Rona Aldridge, Principal Clinical Psychologist and Shirley Nicholls, Autism Specialist Practitioner.

AT: The Integrated Autism Service, Avon House (directions enclosed)

DATE: Tuesday, 23rd January 2024

TIME: 9:15am

DURATION: 1 hour

Please confirm that you can attend this appointment by 16th January 2024.

After attendance at the triage clinic, you will be written to and notified of the outcome. The outcome of the triage appointment will be one of the following:

1) You will be added to the diagnostic assessment waiting list for a more comprehensive autism assessment.

2) A conclusion that further assessment is not indicated and you will be discharged from the."
Yes, I've had those.

Q: Do you want to remain on the waiting list?

A: No, I want a bloody appointment!

@alexisbushnell @actuallyautistic
@actuallyautistic it does seem like either part of the test or purposely set up to ensure as few people as possible can get help