My appointment notes
You can hand this to the doctor at the start.
(Blank copy: fill in by hand.)
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Appointment prep sheet
Prepare for a GP visit or autism assessment, and get a one-page summary to hand over.
Appointments are short and it's easy to forget things or freeze. Write it down beforehand and hand your notes over.
Read the guide: Getting an autism assessment as an adult in the UK
The appointment
What I want to say
My communication needs
Your one-page summary
Print it or show it on your phone. Many people find handing notes over easier than explaining out loud.
Fill in the sections above and your text will appear here.
Show on my phone
Opens your notes in large, calm text, ready to hand your phone to the person you’re seeing.
Fill in “why I’m going” first.
Your appointment notes
Saved automatically on this device only. We never see it.
Download
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Reminders
Adds to Google, Apple or Outlook calendar, with an alert. No account needed.
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Getting an autism assessment as an adult in the UK
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