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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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  • Can I ask a question?  If you are high functioning why do you feel the need for an official diagnosis?  I've been diagnosed by an nhs psychiatrist and this seems to have been accepted within the Medical profession.  3 psychiatrists have offered to refer me for the full diagnosis and I am refusing!  the reasons being:  (I may be wrong on this) you have to legally state it on job applications, there are no provisions in my area and there is a very high risk that talking therapies etc would be refused in future because of this.

    other than personal insight, I can't really see the benefits,  especially if you are functioning well.  I am asking out of genuine curiosity :) 

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  • Can I ask a question?  If you are high functioning why do you feel the need for an official diagnosis?  I've been diagnosed by an nhs psychiatrist and this seems to have been accepted within the Medical profession.  3 psychiatrists have offered to refer me for the full diagnosis and I am refusing!  the reasons being:  (I may be wrong on this) you have to legally state it on job applications, there are no provisions in my area and there is a very high risk that talking therapies etc would be refused in future because of this.

    other than personal insight, I can't really see the benefits,  especially if you are functioning well.  I am asking out of genuine curiosity :) 

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