Private diagnosis Autism ASD Aspergers

[mrsdarcey78]

Hi I am looking for recommendations, and costs for someone who diagnoses Autism/ASD/Aspergers syndrome please. Can anyone recommend anyone?, my children are 19 15 and 10. Thank you.

We have used the private route for some things, but I would say that an NHS diagnosis is probably more useful than a private one as it is more readily accepted. I say that as it is not exactly like an NHS diagnosis is some amazing passport to help/support! The process is a bit slow and painful but we have found it best to go with an NHS diagnosis and an LA school, saving our spare cash to spend on support/therapy/activities etc for enrichment.

However are you in a particular hurry due to looming exams or uni? You are probably best sticking to the national centres which have a better chance of recognition than some independent private practitioner.

The NAS have a diagnostic provision here

Or if you think they are more of a PDA presentation you should look here

good luck

SPectrum north west. All NHS clinicians working privately and can work out what's ADHD versus ASD and pda.