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Paying for a private assessment of Autism DISCO

Moomin5

Hello,

This is my first time posting on the forum, so hopefully i've asked this question in the correct area Slight smile

I'm having to pay for a private assessment and i'm starting to get a little nervous about it all! I've found someone local to me using the NAS website but was wondering if it's normal for just one person to do the assessment? According to the NAS's section on Aspergers, normally a team of people are involved in the diagnosis process. This is going to cost me around £700 so i'm really wanting to make the right choice.

He uses the DISCO framework which I don't know much about but as it's what the Lorna Wing Centre use i'm guessing that it's a good sign? (I can't afford Lorna Wing or I would go there as apparently they're very experienced in diagnosing women)

Any experience of this or general advice is most welcome. Thanks.

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  • in reply to NAS39225

    When I went I had to pay a small amount for a screening test, and then if she felt it was worth continuing, a deposit, followed by the full amount before the day of the test (similar amount to you).  I actually paid the full amount instead of just the deposit to get it out of the way. 

    I think the appointment was around 8 weeks after agreeing.  She used Baron Cohen's AAA tool, which I had to complete in advance and send - the interview was partly based on the written answers.  I felt I was listened to with a 'critical' ear - as in she would explore my initial answers in great detail.

    Afterwards, and having received the written report, I was happy with the value-for-money aspect.  Anyone listening to me drone on about 'me' for 5 hours need paying well!

  • in reply to NAS39225

    I had to pay a deposit of just over 10%, then the balance after I had received the final paperwork after diagnosis