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Do the standard autism tests, they are available online - AQ10, AQ50 and RAADS-R - if you get scores in the autism range it is good ammunition to use for levering your GP into giving you a referral.

Go back armed with some information on how your life is being affected, and why you feel you want a diagnosis. If they said no, you can still get a second opinion.

A private diagnosis is fast, but it does cost. An ASD assessment for an adults is on average £1000-£1600.

Crikey, Thank you. 

If you want to go down the NHS route then a referral from your GP is necessary. You will need to get back to your GP and ask for a clinical referral for an autism assessment. If you have sufficient money, then you can refer yourself directly for a private assessment, which will be very, very much quicker. Costs vary, but ensure that the private healthcare providers are registered with the NHS and  that any clinicians performing an assessment are GMC registered. Prices seem to be around £1,000 for a diagnostic assessment.