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How to get an adult diagnosis
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I don't want to bother the gp as I feel I am high functioning and therefore may not be given a referral. I also don't want to take a slot away from someone who might need it more than me.
what options are there for getting a diagnosis that don't involve going private. Can I go direct to someone.
for the record I am a 33 year old adult wondering about a diagnosis for myself. Thank you.
what options are there for getting a diagnosis that don't involve going private. Can I go direct to someone.
for the record I am a 33 year old adult wondering about a diagnosis for myself. Thank you.
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Mary L.
@maryl is spot on - you are absolutely entitled to see your GP and ask for a referral, so please don't feel you shouldn't. That's what they're there for.
I have a private diagnosis (Aspergers) myself, but that's because the assessment pathway in my area is nigh on non-existent and also I wanted it purely for myself, not for any formal reasons (as @maryl says, private dx's are not always accepted by other health providers, although this is changing as more people are going that route through lack of other options).
My son went the NHS route though and although it's laborious it does absolutely work, so consider speaking to your GP. The National Autistic Society have good advice here for what to consider prior to seeking a diagnosis.
Good luck!
ASD advisor, Scope