Our 11yr old is showing quite a lot of signs of anxiety. Not sure if it’s just that or signs or something else (ASD). We want to act swiftly and therefore we are looking at private options. I can find a lot of child therapists and counsellors locally but I want to get a definitive diagnosis first, so that we know exactly what we are / are not dealing before we try and “treat” anything. I am guessing a therapist can treat but not diagnose.
Do I need a child psychologist for this?