Published on 12, July, 2020
I am trying to use this site and finding it very tricky (it doesn't feel autistic friendly).... for example searching for Adult Assessments - i put my postcode in (Birmingham) and set it to 20miles and i get Sheffield and Cornwall as the top two finds - why is that?
Then for the Adult assessment providers why isn't there a trust pilot style rating by people who have used it - it makes it independent from NAS but useful to us...
The assessment process seems all geared to children rather than adults. I fear failing a questionnaire just because I have learnt coping strategies over the years.
The whole thing seems a minefield and the place i came for help has actually made it more confusing. Especially when you see the prices - its not a small amount.
Does anyone know if this website has been user acceptance tested with people with autism?
Anyway aside from that - anyone know of a good adult assessment provider in the Midlands? or would recommend one?
(by the way - I am OK if its me and my quirks - but it doesnt feel though it is)
Hi Andy,
I would unreservedly recommend Sara Heath from Shropshire Autonomy as a possible assessment route for you, Her website is down at the moment, but you should be able to "Google" her contact details. You should also be able to search the community posts here and see that others have also previously recommended her too. Sara is a non-medical Autism expert who works privately with an NHS psychiatrist. Because Sara does a pre-assessment before referring you to the psychiatrist, it works out considerably cheaper than some other private providers. She will only refer you to the psychiatrist if she is confident that there is enough evidence for a medical diagnosis. I used her for my diagnosis last year (age 50) and have no regrets whatsoever. Please let me know if you have any questions.