Private assessment (UK)

I’ve asked NHS about private diagnosis and at least from what I’ve been told by them (don’t quote me on this) often times a private diagnosis is not something they can work with x

Oh noway , that’s what I am scared of Because they ain’t cheap . Did u have to wait long ?

If you want to go private you need to ensure it’s one that the NHS would accept. A lot of private places don’t do a full history which is what the NHS need. It basically needs to be a robust assessment, not just from a one off assessment. Where are you based?

Yeah with me I asked it specifically in reference to whether or not schools would accept private diagnosis to provide support as well and was told they often don’t. For me (and I feel a lot us) it’s the practicality of the diagnosis that I’m after for my son, not the diagnosis itself. I was told a diagnosis through the NHS where I am for my 3 year old son could take around 18 months. It’s worth asking these questions where you’re based x

I've done a private diagnosis and it's been accepted by nhs and nursery. I checked it followed the NICE guidelines. I was told if it followed the NICE guidelines it will be accepted and i haven't had any issues. My boy is 2.

@Em that’s really positive to hear thanks

I asked my daughters school and the senco told me of a local company who had done assessments on a few other kids in the school and it had been accepted by the panel but she knew of other companies who weren’t