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Private Diagnosis - Worth The Money?

Sgt Romeo

So, I had my assessment today.  I was seen by a clinical psychologist at my local PCT's Mental Health team.

He said essentially I am toi high functioning to warrant referral to an autism specialist & that the only way I will get an official diagnosis is to go private.  I have had quotes from several psyxhologists in my area, ranging from £1,000 to £3,000.

Can anybody explain to me why there is such a disparity in fees?  Is the cheap one cheap because the psychologist is not officially recognised as being a specialist in autism?  Is the expensive one expensive because it is affiliated to the National Autistic Society?  Is it worth paying more money for a better diagnostic package ie including suggestions of reasonable adjustments that can be made at work.

Finally, has anybody been diagnosed by the Lorna Wing Centre in Bromley, Kent?  Was it worth it?

Thank you

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  • i'm not sure it's acceptable to say you are too high functioning to refer on to an autism specialist.

    i hope you are to get a written summary of that appoinrment as i would want such an opinion in writing to take further.

    the question should surely be do you or do you not have autism?  to findout you need an assessment. if they are not able to do this, but think it likely that you do have asd then, surely they have a duty to refer you?

    i would continue investigating private options if you have the means to pay for one, but would question and if necessary complain to get an nhs assessment.

    ask the pals people at hospital what the assessment pathway for asd is and also ask them if what they said to you is valid. 

     i was fortunate to be referred and diagnosed on nhs and i am without a learning disability.  my report shows i am 'high funxtioning' but also makes clear how my autism impacts on my life and my need for adjustments by future employees etc.  

    i don't think you have been treated fairly or well by this clinician.

    i wish you luck in persuing an appropriate assessment.

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  • i'm not sure it's acceptable to say you are too high functioning to refer on to an autism specialist.

    i hope you are to get a written summary of that appoinrment as i would want such an opinion in writing to take further.

    the question should surely be do you or do you not have autism?  to findout you need an assessment. if they are not able to do this, but think it likely that you do have asd then, surely they have a duty to refer you?

    i would continue investigating private options if you have the means to pay for one, but would question and if necessary complain to get an nhs assessment.

    ask the pals people at hospital what the assessment pathway for asd is and also ask them if what they said to you is valid. 

     i was fortunate to be referred and diagnosed on nhs and i am without a learning disability.  my report shows i am 'high funxtioning' but also makes clear how my autism impacts on my life and my need for adjustments by future employees etc.  

    i don't think you have been treated fairly or well by this clinician.

    i wish you luck in persuing an appropriate assessment.

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