Published on 12, July, 2020
My name is Ruth currently living in the Oxfordshire area.
I am a mother of a 16 years old girl whom we now suspect has Asperger's Syndrome. The more I research the symptoms, the more I am becoming convinced my daughter needs to see a specialist capable of confirming our suspicion....but where exactly to go? We are a family of low income - so we cannot afford thousands of pounds for a diagnosis. So, my question is, do any of you know where a family with low income can take their 16 years old daughter for a proper diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome?
I would HIGHLY appreciate any direction on this matter.
Many thanks
Ruth
Start with the GP. It will be a lengthy process (took me three or four years, though that included Covid etc) but you will get there. You won't need to pay. The GP will probably just refer you / your daughter to the local mental health services. That happened to me, I did a screening assessment with them, they felt there was enough reason to believe that I may have autism, I was then on a waiting list for a full assessment.