Diagnosis Private or NHS.

A private diagnosis is exactly the same as an NHS one, and is valid for educational support and benefits etc. The price varies, but is averagely around £1500.

1500  ok I was very lucky then- mine was much much more affordable! 

Where did you get yours?

I probably should add that Psychiatry UK also does autism and ADHD assessments for the NHS, through the 'Right to Choose' scheme. You also have a choice of who does your assessment. Mine was done by an NHS consultant psychiatrist who specialises in both child and adult autism.

Mine was much cheaper than 900 pounds. I was diagnosed via Sara Heath, who does a prediagnostic assessment (she is autistic herself and has a lot of experience)- if she thinks you are autistic, you can take an appointment with a consultant psychiatrist she works with who will do an assessment using Sara's report as support. The psychiatrist will be able to give a formal diagnosis if appropriate. As the psychiatrist also works for the NHS and has a lot of experience with NHS autism assessments, I had no issues getting the diagnosis recognised by my GP etc. Everything was done online. This is Sara's website: Autonomy Plus - Pre-Diagnostic (shropshireautonomy.co.uk) If you think this could be an option for her, I would suggest phoning or emailing her to get all the details- she is lovely. 

Mine was much cheaper than 900 pounds. I was diagnosed via Sara Heath, who does a prediagnostic assessment (she is autistic herself and has a lot of experience)- if she thinks you are autistic, you can take an appointment with a consultant psychiatrist she works with who will do an assessment using Sara's report as support. The psychiatrist will be able to give a formal diagnosis if appropriate. As the psychiatrist also works for the NHS and has a lot of experience with NHS autism assessments, I had no issues getting the diagnosis recognised by my GP etc. Everything was done online. This is Sara's website: Autonomy Plus - Pre-Diagnostic (shropshireautonomy.co.uk) If you think this could be an option for her, I would suggest phoning or emailing her to get all the details- she is lovely.