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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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  • Hi Mark

    Unfortunately there is discrimination towards ASD people although things are heading in the right direction..maybe let’s wait see??

    if you would like to obtain a private diagnosis I am aware of a very experienced autism specialist and kind psychiatrist who have teamed up to provide much lower cost diagnosis Sara charges a social tariff depending on the individual and interviews you via Skype or in person (your choice although fuel expenses payable) whereby she writes a full diagnostic report and the psychiatrist charges about £250 to provide a diagnostic letter this is both autism and/or Pathological Demand Avoidance diagnosis? 

    She is currently booked up to May 2022 and they have diagnosed nearly 150 to date and assisted in obtaining PIP / ESA or now UC with the health related payment - 

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  • Hi Mark

    Unfortunately there is discrimination towards ASD people although things are heading in the right direction..maybe let’s wait see??

    if you would like to obtain a private diagnosis I am aware of a very experienced autism specialist and kind psychiatrist who have teamed up to provide much lower cost diagnosis Sara charges a social tariff depending on the individual and interviews you via Skype or in person (your choice although fuel expenses payable) whereby she writes a full diagnostic report and the psychiatrist charges about £250 to provide a diagnostic letter this is both autism and/or Pathological Demand Avoidance diagnosis? 

    She is currently booked up to May 2022 and they have diagnosed nearly 150 to date and assisted in obtaining PIP / ESA or now UC with the health related payment - 

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