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Advice for Referral/Assessment?

Pea

I am currently looking into getting a diagnosis for autism through my GP. I spoke to them over the phone about two weeks ago and they sent over an ASQ for me to fill in - I got 47/50. GP will be referring me, but warned it will probably be a 2-3 year wait for a diagnosis through the NHS. Unfortunately, I need this diagnosis sooner to access support from my university. GP suggested going privately, but I can't afford this. He then shared that some private clinics will charge the NHS instead, so I effectively do not have to pay for assessment etc. However, he could not tell me of any clinics that do this and told me to look this up online/ring around. 

So far, I'm not finding anything useful about this, only really finding information for children. Could be overthinking it, but I am really nervous about phoning up clinics to ask if they offer this service. Does anyone here have any experience of these clinics? Is there any other way to receive a diagnosis quicker? I'm finding my course rather difficult, but cannot access the support I need through the Disability services without proof of an actual diagnosis. Have tried to get funding from my university, but they will not pay for the full amount and I simply can't afford to top up the bill.

Also, any advice from females in academia experiencing autism would be wonderful.

Sorry if my questions have already been answered. I am new to this website and am finding it difficult to find the answers I am looking for. Many thanks. 

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  • At this point, you can effectively "declare an emergency" You have now been strongly indicated as being on the spectrum and you need that confirmation in order to keep living. I had the "I will refer you but it could be months/years" thing going on, and I was simply not able to accept being unable to make meaningful life decisions for all that time.

    I followed up with the practice a week later to see if the referral had gone out yet, (It hadn't) so I jivvied them up a bit until I was certain it had been sent. When it was slow to get a date back I escalated to the CCG, apologising for my impatience but explaining that I am stuck in "limbo" until I know, and I need my life back. It still took about three months or so to get processed, and all that happens is a more compehensive interview with a very expensive man who pins the label on you, Tells you there is no treatment available, and send you away with a list of various organisations.

  • in reply to I Sperg

    I will be following up with my GP soon, as they are rather slow with most things and often forget to get things done (my dad was supposed to have his annual cardiology appointment last year, but they still haven't sent him anything Face palm) Like you, I am feeling very stuck in limbo. I think I will start chasing this up. Thank you! 

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  • in reply to I Sperg

    I will be following up with my GP soon, as they are rather slow with most things and often forget to get things done (my dad was supposed to have his annual cardiology appointment last year, but they still haven't sent him anything Face palm) Like you, I am feeling very stuck in limbo. I think I will start chasing this up. Thank you! 

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