Published on 12, July, 2020
Good morning all,I am attempting to select a provider of autism assessment leading to diagnosis, self-funding. I’m bemused by the range of providers. Can anyone offer any suggestions on how to identify a reliable provider. I am male, 61 years old. Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Richard
Hi Richard,
I can unreservedly recommend Sara Heath of Shropshire Autonomy as a potential diagnosis route for you, as she is especially experienced with late-diagnosis of autism. Although she is not a medical professional, she is very experienced in autism diagnosis and works with an NHS psychiatrist, which enables her to provide an officially-recognised diagnosis. Because she does most of the legwork herself before she refers you to the psychiatrist, it works out considerably cheaper that some of the other providers. I used her for my diagnosis (aged 50) and have had no regrets about choosing her. Good luck with your diagnosis journey, irrespective of who you choose to go with. Feel free to ask me any questions.
https://www.shropshireautonomy.co.uk/
Thank you for taking the toime to write back explaining your experience and making your evidence based recommendation. Much appreciated. R