• Replies 16 replies
  • Subscribers 27 subscribers
  • Views 30135 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Adult private diagnosis without GP referral?

lemondifficult

Hi,

I'm a 28-year-old woman and I strongly believe I have high-functioning Asperger's - I was just wondering if anyone here had successfully obtained a private diagnosis of ASD without having to be referred by a GP? I'm in the North East but there doesn't seem to be anywhere offering this around here.

My reason for seeking a diagnosis is just to put the problems that I've had all my life into context - I'm not seeking any NHS help or any benefits.

I very much doubt I would get a referral from my GP (or any other doctor) as I'm sure it seems that outwardly I am 'coping' - I have a partner and a full-time job, and a range of (fake) social skills that I have been able to mimic from others, but this is all very much an act which is exhausting to perform every day. 

I also fully accept that my Aspergers is not causing me as many problems as it does for others, and this is another reason that I would feel uncomfortable taking up a space on an NHS diagnosis waiting list.

Many thanks in advance for your help :)

(PS - Yes I know I'm extremely lucky to be able to afford a private diagnosis - I'm only able to afford it because I was left a small amount of money when my alcoholic mother (who I believe also had AS) died last year. I'm certainly not rich by any means)

Parents

  • I got a private psychologist, who is registered with BPS, from emailing NAS. Although the NHS practicioners are on the public site the private ones are not but they will give you contact details in the area you specify if you email, though don't expect an immediate reply as they only check emails once a week. Mine was in the North West of England she was very good having much experience of AS. I am not good at answering questions so I wrote something about myself, she read this after our 2 hour meeting and wrote a detailed report for me. It was my desicion whether or not she wrote to my doctor. I cannot remember how much it was exactly but I thought it very reasonable for the work and expertise. The other thing was there was a two month waiting list for appointments. Her secretary was very good too as she gave more detail than most people do. So you can email and ask for a price before committing your self.

Reply

  • I got a private psychologist, who is registered with BPS, from emailing NAS. Although the NHS practicioners are on the public site the private ones are not but they will give you contact details in the area you specify if you email, though don't expect an immediate reply as they only check emails once a week. Mine was in the North West of England she was very good having much experience of AS. I am not good at answering questions so I wrote something about myself, she read this after our 2 hour meeting and wrote a detailed report for me. It was my desicion whether or not she wrote to my doctor. I cannot remember how much it was exactly but I thought it very reasonable for the work and expertise. The other thing was there was a two month waiting list for appointments. Her secretary was very good too as she gave more detail than most people do. So you can email and ask for a price before committing your self.

Children
No Data