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Recommendations for private autism assessments needed please!

NAS83120

Hi All,

I am a 27 year old female who is displaying some traits of adult autism. My GP has referred me to a local service but i don't wan't to wait so long and I have the means to go private.

Please can you recommend any private assessment providers (either online or in London)?

So far I have looked at Avenue Therapies, Autism Unravelled, Psychaitry UK and RTN mental health solutions. Anyone have any experience of these providers?

From what I have read, a "good" assesment would include:

  • Initial questionnaire
  • Interview with me
  • Interview with family member
  • DISCO/ADOS-2 assesment tool use
  • Consulting GP or other medical professionals
  • Feedback, recommendations and formal report

Please can you let me know if there is anything else I should be checking for before agreeing to an assessment?

Thank you!

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  • I used Dr Louise Connor, she was very nice and asked me questions that in years of therapy etc nobody had ever thought to ask, and was understanding about how nervous (like throwing up the day before/not sleeping for ages) nervous I was, so could look into her Slight smile also she seems to have some good understanding of Autism in women which was another plus point from me

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  • I used Dr Louise Connor, she was very nice and asked me questions that in years of therapy etc nobody had ever thought to ask, and was understanding about how nervous (like throwing up the day before/not sleeping for ages) nervous I was, so could look into her Slight smile also she seems to have some good understanding of Autism in women which was another plus point from me

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