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Getting a diagnosis

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I'm just coming to terms with the fact that I think I'm probably autistic and looking into getting a diagnosis. Just trying to find information is quite anxiety inducing. There seems to be loads about what the tools are but there seems to be a massive elephant in the room over the fact choice seems to be between doing battle with a GP who may not really not know much about it and can only put you on a massive waiting list or choosing a private provider and paying a lot of money. Am I being too bleak? Am I missing something?

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  • If the GP is doing their job, you’ll fill out a 10 question questionnaire, and if you score the right amount, you’ll be referred as long as they are aware how everything is affecting you. There shouldn’t be such a huge waiting list, but yes, unfortunately there is, but it is ‘free’….

    I don’t know why people moan about going private. Of course it’s going to cost; it’s not the NHS and it’s not subsidised. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. No waiting, an appointment when you want it, no feeling of being rushed during appointments, or being fobbed off…

    I couldn’t afford it, but I had no choice when seeking a diagnosis for my daughter, since the NHS failed her (probably due to lack of funding). It is the best money I have spent. I am awaiting my own diagnosis, after also paying for a private assessment.

    Either way, once you find out for sure, you’ll be able to start figuring yourself out and understanding yourself better.

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  • If the GP is doing their job, you’ll fill out a 10 question questionnaire, and if you score the right amount, you’ll be referred as long as they are aware how everything is affecting you. There shouldn’t be such a huge waiting list, but yes, unfortunately there is, but it is ‘free’….

    I don’t know why people moan about going private. Of course it’s going to cost; it’s not the NHS and it’s not subsidised. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. No waiting, an appointment when you want it, no feeling of being rushed during appointments, or being fobbed off…

    I couldn’t afford it, but I had no choice when seeking a diagnosis for my daughter, since the NHS failed her (probably due to lack of funding). It is the best money I have spent. I am awaiting my own diagnosis, after also paying for a private assessment.

    Either way, once you find out for sure, you’ll be able to start figuring yourself out and understanding yourself better.

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