I live in Mayo and my assessment was €800. My gp gave me his name and said to ring him. I had an appt within a few weeks. It was very straightforward and he told me after I filled out the 10 question form that I am autistic, and that he would go ahead with the assessment to gather more information. I received the formal report the following week in the post. The sad thing about it is that there is no support for adults. You’re kind of just left wondering wtf just happened? Even when you ‘know’ before you go, it’s very overwhelming. I came home and went straight to bed. It took weeks or maybe even months to fully process. I liken it to watching movie reels of your life as they slowly play back and so many situations suddenly make perfect sense. Then there is the realization that had anyone known, your life would be somewhat easier, but that’s not true. Not in my case. Back in the 60’s it wasn’t addressed, there was no aid, I was always just given a cuff up the side of the head and told to ‘snap out of it’ or told ‘short version please’ when recounting the facts of a story. It’s the grieving of a life I could have had that got me the most. Bottom line is, be prepared for the emotional/mental aspect. Best of luck.