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Nessie6
Nessie6 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited December 2024 in Autism and neurodiversity

Is anyone aware of any support for the cost of going private? I'm supporting a family who's adult son needs an asd assessment so he can receive funding for a personal assistant but they cannot cover the costs. Mum is experiencing mental health difficulties and finds it challenging to be a full time carer, she is receiving income benefits. Any advise would be so appreciated! Thanks.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing

    unfortunately, there’s no financial help for the cost of a private ASD assessment. The only other solution is to be referred for one on the NHS and the waiting times for that can be a few years.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,820 Championing
    edited December 2024

    You could try and find a local or national autism charity, they might know of any grants.

    Alternatively would the private assessment provider accept a payment plan or have some kind of financing available?

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 3,118 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @Nessie6

    Unfortunately there's rarely any financial support out there for adults seeking an autism assessment.

    Does the son claim PIP? This may add a little bit more money to the pot of saving towards an assessment or towards paying for a personal assistant.

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