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Smw13

Hi, I'm looking for advice on where to go for a potential diagnosis for my 6yr old daughter please? I've heard nhs wait lists are years long, and having been through the process with my son a long time ago, I would rather not wait years. I would like somewhere reputable, preferably with a diagnosis that is recognised by education authorities and NHS, if possible. Any advice would be great, thank you 

  • Hi, 2 of my children have been on our local CAMHS waitlist since last year for an autism assessment and the waiting list is over 2 years. I decided to ask our GP to send a referral to an nhs right to choose provider instead. There are alot of companies that are funded by the NHS to assess both children and adults and have a lot shorter waiting lists. If you search for NHS right to choose - info should come up with further information and what you need to do. My son has just recently been assessed and we only waited 12 weeks. 

  • Hi there Smw13.

    You are right that wait times for autism assessments can be very long, which can be extremely stressful to the person waiting and their family.  We have information available on how to request an autism assessment in the following link, including about private assessments, and Right to Choose, which can be accessed if you are in England: How to request an autism assessment

    You may also find the information on this page helpful: What can I do while waiting for an autism assessment?

    I'd also like to direct you to our Autism Services Directory, where you can search for services in your local area, including diagnosticians.

    I hope these are helpful to you, and am wishing the best for you and your daughter going forward.  Please do feel free to post again and let us know how things are going.

    - Nicola Mod