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Diagnosis Private or NHS.

NAS84392

My sons 12 and we’ve just been told he’s got autistic tendencies and my sister just been diagnosed at 40. I’ve put him on the waiting list to be diagnosed by NHS. However someone said to go private. I’ve thought of it (we paid private for sons dyslexic test) but I’ve heard the private test is worthless as not everyone recognises it.. IS this the case and how much does a private test coat? 

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  • in reply to Ann :)

    It was via Sara Heath who did the pre-diagnostic assessment (which for me took just under 3 hours, but it can take much longer depending on individual)- she then writes a report and if she believes you are autistic, you can then go see a consultant psychiatrist that works for the NHS who can do an assessment and give a diagnosis if appropriate. The consultant will be able to use Sara's report as a basis. I had a very good experience. I wouldn't have got a diagnosis any time soon otherwise as I have been moving too much to make it to the end of a waiting list. 

  • in reply to NAS84392

    Mine was much much cheaper actually... about a third of that