Published on 12, July, 2020
I have now been trying for close to 2 years to get a diagnosis of being on the spectrum. I spoke to a Dr for referral over the phone and was declined the assessment process for lack of evidence. I wasn’t surprised since the call with the Dr lasted about 3 minutes. I followed this up with my GP and he tried to palm me off with recommending speaking to a psychologist about my anxiety issues because he “doubted it was Autism because you have very good eye contact”. Even those he was condescending I pushed for a referral and got one. Eventually the Adult Autism Team got in contact to fill out a pre screening assessment (which I don’t feel was very in depth) and I have now been declined to progress any further despite me having a plethora of issues. I’m really starting to feel extremely low and frustrated I’m not being heard. It’s a lot to deal with right now as I’ve just lost my father on Christmas Eve. Is there anywhere I can appeal their decision? Or is there anyone I can turn to to try get a diagnosis because I really struggle work wise and holding down a job and for the last few years have became a full time parent/houseperson instead as my partner understands my struggles with working.
I have 3 siblings who are all diagnosed with ASD. And I myself have been diagnosed with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia at age 19. I am now 30 and struggling more internally than I ever have. My 7yo daughter has traits of possible ASD and ADHD. And my 3yo daughter is ongoing for the ASD assessment just now.
private is always the way to go when you want something done and done fast.... nhs are slow, they drag their feet, they dont wanna do their job, and when they do it they do it reluctantly and take 20 years.... private you get seen to right away and sorted right away for anything. so private is your best bet on this one.which then also opens up another point that americas private system is and always was better than our nhs lol
The US system is great if you are rich, appalling if you are poor, or even have a reasonable income. People decline to have ambulances called after having major accidents, because of the cost. It is also very inefficient, on a cost basis, drugs and procedures cost much, much more than the same does in this country. The NHS might pay £400 for a treatment, scan, or drug, in the US it could cost between twice and four times as much.