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Paying private for an ASD and an ADHD test

Kate

Hi, my son has just been accepted for the assessment for ASD and ADHD but the waiting list is around 2 years…. 
has anyone gone private for their child? Could anyone give me any information on this? 

thank you Blush 

  • My daughters NHS assessment in 2019 was a joke. I won’t even go into detail. And she didn’t get diagnosed.

    We went private this year. We’ve just had the draft report through, and she was given 3 diagnoses. That for me is actually ‘my money’s worth’, despite not being able to afford it! Sweat smile
    I can’t recall the exact cost, but it’s in the region of £1895. This was for both an ASD and ADHD assessment. He threw tests for dyslexia/dyspraxia/dyscalculia in for free when she noticed she had some difficulties with the practical tests.
    I opted to pay half fees at the start, and I’ll pay the rest once everything’s complete. I think a reputable person with give you options to pay.

    The time frame was about 4 months, since he works with only 2 patients at any time. We were able to email him about anything any time we felt the need, or had a question, or remembered something new to discuss.
    She attended several times for different tests, interviews and filled out plenty of questionnaires. I had 2 to fill out, and lastly we had a lengthy developmental interview. We have one more meeting once we get the final report. 

  • in reply to NAS75964

    They seem to be in the range of £800 - £1200 for adults, I suspect the child rate would be similar.

  • in reply to NAS75947

    Hi there, would you mind sharing how much a private diagnosis would cost ? 

  • I've just been diagnosed as an adult snd went private.  Didnt take that long, a couple of months.

    I also know a family thst went NHS for their 11yo daughter who was clearly autistic but she didn't meet the criteria.  She then went private a similar time to me and she has now been diagnosed.  She went through a rough patch and since being diagnosed seems to be making better choices.   She hasn't yet come to terms with the diagnosis but is dealing and understanding more about herself.

    I would recommend going private if you can afford it.   

  • I think you can go to the GP and ask for the "right to choose" or something like that? If there is somewhere in your area that does the autism/adhd tests via NHS referral, and your practice has the funds, they have to let you/your son do that xxx

  • Hello Kate,

    I'm sorry to hear that the waiting list to get a diagnosis for your child is around 2 years. Hopefully our community members will help you with their experience in getting a private assessment. 

    The NAS website has a page on 'diagnosis' and at the very bottom there is a section about 'Private Diagnosis'. Here is the link: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/pre-diagnosis/parents-and-carers

    All the best,

    Karin Mod