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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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  • Thanks guys.  Apparently the psych I saw will be putting his name to a letter that states I have obvious autistic traits but because he is not a specialist in autism he cannot officially diagnose me.  So I will have something, but whether work will recognise it I don't know.

    I have realised (after years of refusing to face the problem) that the vast majority of my behaviour is learnt and that my coping strategies are better than most.  It has resulted in those at work who know about autism saying 'I always thought you were' & those who perhaps don't know as much saying 'really?  I'd never have said that'.

    If somebody says 'hello' when I'm not expecting it, I can't get my brain to get the reply out quick enough, but if I see somebody coming towards me I know, I'll often be the first to say hello.

    I have a meeting with my inspector on Monday & will suggest to him roles I think I'll do well at & if they can be encorporated in to me remaining on my current team then I am happy.  If he says he needs an official diagnosis then I will be stuck.  But lets see what he says.

    My dad has said he will pay the £3,000 if necessary but I feel guilty for asking him for money.

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  • Thanks guys.  Apparently the psych I saw will be putting his name to a letter that states I have obvious autistic traits but because he is not a specialist in autism he cannot officially diagnose me.  So I will have something, but whether work will recognise it I don't know.

    I have realised (after years of refusing to face the problem) that the vast majority of my behaviour is learnt and that my coping strategies are better than most.  It has resulted in those at work who know about autism saying 'I always thought you were' & those who perhaps don't know as much saying 'really?  I'd never have said that'.

    If somebody says 'hello' when I'm not expecting it, I can't get my brain to get the reply out quick enough, but if I see somebody coming towards me I know, I'll often be the first to say hello.

    I have a meeting with my inspector on Monday & will suggest to him roles I think I'll do well at & if they can be encorporated in to me remaining on my current team then I am happy.  If he says he needs an official diagnosis then I will be stuck.  But lets see what he says.

    My dad has said he will pay the £3,000 if necessary but I feel guilty for asking him for money.

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