Hi,
Found this discussion board whilst googling for Right to Choose providers.
Have got a son who was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD and an audio decoding (sensory processing) disorder aged about 10, but after GCSE struggles it was suggested he also has ASD. The good news is that his assessment process is well underway. I wasn't able to attend his last couple of appts, but I understand from my wife we have an appt in about 8 weeks and can expect some conclusions then.
But I'm here because my daughter - aged 15 - is suspected of having ASD too. We're right at the beginning of the process with her, and have heard horror stories about 2-4 year waiting lists for diagnosis. Our GP suggested we could cut that down significantly by using Right to Choose to get an NHS funded assessment by a private provider. My google-fu seems to have abandoned me because I'm really struggling to find providers.
CAn anyone point me to a list pls?
Child assessments under Right to Choose, preferably in Surrey.
Also - what would an ASD diagnosis mean for my child? I feel completely in the dark. I undestand there's no medication option for ASD (unlike with my son's ADHD), but there may be coping strategies and support interventions for ASD at school?
Anyway, thanks for listening , er, reading. I'd love to hear any basics in terms of info about the ASD assessment process, what it means for support (my daughter's school are being VERY quiet on the matter).
Also, what happens when your children reach 18? Is there an transition into the care of adult services?
Thanks!