HELP!!! Where can I get a private ASD assesment done... I am Oxfordshire

[hotmamalovespavlova]

I am thinking the battle of being taken seriously by Gp's and HV's is going to be a long one.

Does anyone know of anywhere I can pay for a development assessment of my 2.2 dd?

Gut instinct tells me there's more to her behaviour and lack of understanding than just a naughty toddler.
I would be failing her to leave it until the health professionals bore of suggesting parenting classes.
Early intervention surely is the best way.

Many thanks in advance

[mysonben]

Don't know where you could get a private assessmment, sorry.
But maybe a cheaper option would be try to go to BIBIC in Bristol, they will do a full developmental assessment, and more...they won't do dx but they will give you a full report of the assessment. Maybe you could present the report to your unhelpful GP and HV to be you up?

I really do feel your frustration. Good luck.

[mysonben]

Ooops meant to say "report to back you up"

[notfromaroundhere]

The National Autistic Society may be able to provide you details of the private dx route in your area.

It may be worth considering getting a private SALT assessment www.helpwithtalking.com/; whilst a SALT cannot dx ASD the information you get will likely be more helpful to you as a parent to addressing your DD's difficulties now.

[hotmamalovespavlova]

Thank you so much I will look into both options

[hotmamalovespavlova]

Hello,

Your Blog is very touching and personal-I have limited time today but will read in full when the little one is in bed.
I struggle to understand why getting help requires such a fight-after all we are trying to do right by our kids.

[mysonben]

HotMLP,I suspect as with a lot of things it is down to "not enough money" for childrens'services.