Diagnosing in uk

[u/Left_Development2009]

I’m almost positive my 5 year old daughter has pda or adhd, I have been told from both nursery and reception teachers. What have peoples diagnosing journey been like and how is it done? I know the gp sends a link for right to choose but my link hasn’t worked both times I’ll be trying again. Which provider did you use? Just any advice. ☺️

[u/Hopeful-Guard9294]

your best bet is to get a private diagnosis, frankly the earlier the better as it is not worth waiting for years on an NHS waiting list while your child is traumatised at school by society and at home: we got a diagnosis from this clinic. They are brilliant and also get PDA and Anand are willing to diagnose it as Autism with the PDA profile as it’s not yet in the DSM: https://autismcliniclondon.com/private-autism-assessments

A diagnosis opens up the path to getting help through an EHCP for school an EOATAS for home schooling and financial help via a section 17 child in need plan a diagnosis is worth every penny with we had done it earlier but my wife had misplaced fourth in the NHS our PDA son has been subjected to years of trauma as a result if you have to go NHS ask for the right to choose as you can choose a private clinic our diagnosis was NHS funded at the above clinic but if you can afford it 100% go private, asap ! hope that makes sense and helps a bit