Advice on Private Adult ASD Diagnosis Provider, Scotland.

I haven’t knowledge of private Adult ASD Diagnosis providers in Scotland, but I found myself in a similar situation on a 4+ year NHS waiting list. I contacted the NHS Adult Autism Service that my GP had referred me to, and asked if they would accept a private diagnosis (for my medical records). They said yes, so long as the assessment would be conducted by a multidisciplinary team and would be in accordance with NICE guidelines. You can Google NICE guidelines. For me, it was important to have a face to face assessment as I felt the written feedback report would more accurately reflect my strengths and challenges. I had my assessment just earlier this month; they confirmed I was autistic and gave me some resources to be going on with. I will have my final appointment, giving me a written report, next month. Good luck with your research.

The NICE guidelines actually state that the minimum for a valid diagnosis is one suitably qualified assessor, specifically a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or neurologist. 

Right ok. The requirement came specifically from the NHS Trust in my area of the UK. They required both the multidisciplinary team and in accordance with NICE guidelines, in order for it to be accepted. Other parts of the UK and elsewhere may be different. I was assessed by a specialist Clinical Psychologist who has extensive training in adult autism and a Mental Health professional who was qualified to administer the Adult Autism diagnostic tests. 

Thank you.   These replies have highlighted the importance of choosing an organisation that can provide an assessment by a specialist team rather than individual.

Your description of your assessment matches mine exactly! I thought we could be talking about the same provider but we aren’t! 

Your description of your assessment matches mine exactly! I thought we could be talking about the same provider but we aren’t!