Yes, twice! Once as self-discovery, and the second from a very experienced diagnostician. I don't know if you are in the UK, but if you are you might find the following: Many of the people who do private diagnosis are also contractors to the NHS. So you aren't necessarily getting something that differs greatly from the public route. They might actually be wearing both a public and a private hat on the same day. It might be a bit quicker, but the queues for experienced UK private diagnosticians are often also counted in months. The fees can be quite steep, but in my case were quite competitive. I had to go private because as an expat I am no longer eligible for the NHS. And nothing was possible (public or private) where I now live. (But that's another story!) Also bear in mind that a self-discovery of ASD is perhaps enough in itself for some people; especially if you do have some history of adaptation. I do not regret the path I took, but self-discovery without formal recognition can be quite a positive thing for some. And as Aidie says, there are loads of us here who have gone private. Spend some time looking online for diagnosticians who seem to inspire some confidence. Take your time! Perhaps someone here will PM you with some possible options.
Yes, twice! Once as self-discovery, and the second from a very experienced diagnostician. I don't know if you are in the UK, but if you are you might find the following: Many of the people who do private diagnosis are also contractors to the NHS. So you aren't necessarily getting something that differs greatly from the public route. They might actually be wearing both a public and a private hat on the same day. It might be a bit quicker, but the queues for experienced UK private diagnosticians are often also counted in months. The fees can be quite steep, but in my case were quite competitive. I had to go private because as an expat I am no longer eligible for the NHS. And nothing was possible (public or private) where I now live. (But that's another story!) Also bear in mind that a self-discovery of ASD is perhaps enough in itself for some people; especially if you do have some history of adaptation. I do not regret the path I took, but self-discovery without formal recognition can be quite a positive thing for some. And as Aidie says, there are loads of us here who have gone private. Spend some time looking online for diagnosticians who seem to inspire some confidence. Take your time! Perhaps someone here will PM you with some possible options.
