My Autism Assessment Experience | Advice, Waiting Times, Private vs NHS

in this video i discuss my entire assessment process for my autism diagnosis - from applying through the NHS to finding a company and getting a private diagnostic assessment as an adult 🧠

my experience was with RTN Diagnostics and I had my assessment with Dr Renata Fialho 🙂 i’ve linked all of their information and website down below so feel free to research if you’re looking into an assessment yourself! 👇🏻
https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions....
https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions....

you can get a discount on all ASD/ADHD assessments using the code** ‘ZB-RTN’ if you do decide to get an assessment with them!! ❤️ I know private healthcare is still tricky to afford, but I really hope this can make it more accessible for those of you who need it :)
They also have options for monthly payment plans with 0% interest to help spread the cost where needed!

**For transparency, I wanted to mention that this is an affiliate code, meaning I earn a small percentage any time it's used 💕 this doesn't change my views, and i would never partner with or accept an affiliate offer if i didn't genuinely mean/think what i say! hopefully the code can help some of you guys out, and at the same time it can help support me in keeping advocacy and content as my job 🙂 (this doesn't change anything on your side, but if you don't feel comfortable that's okay too)

I know RTN Mental Health Solutions are now accepting Right to Choose (NHS) referrals for children’s assessments, so if you’re researching for anyone under the age of 18, this is an option too!

i hope you enjoyed watching, and don't forget to subscribe! :) ♡

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✨ TIMESTAMPS✨
00:00 - intro
00:42 - realising i was autistic
01:24 - applying for a diagnosis
02:04 - NHS vs
03:30 - private healthcare
04:13 - why get a diagnosis?
05:57 - how long does it take?
06:47 - choosing a company
08:12 - RTN Mental Health Solutions
10:47 - assessment prep
12:40 - my autism assessment
discussing hard topics
15:32 - post-diagnosis thoughts
18:55 - follow up call
20:16 self-diagnosis is valid
21:31 - assessment discount!!
22:36 - outro

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✰ FAQs ✰
1.What conditions do I have?
‣ I have Tourette's Syndrome, FND and orthostatic hypotension along with being autistic and queer! I also advocate for mental health.
2. What is FND? 🧠
‣ https://fndhope.org/fnd-guide/
3. What is Tourette's?
‣ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tourett...
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✰ About Me ✰
My name is Zara Beth (zeezee25 on tiktok) and I post videos about disability, neurodiversity and living with Tourette's Syndrome, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Orthostatic Hypotension. Tourette's syndrome is a neurological condition causing involuntary movements called tics.
I use my social media (TikTok, YouTube & Instagram) to advocate and raise awareness for my conditions and share what it's like living as a neurodivergent and disabled person. I am autistic, sharing my sensory struggles along with my experiences with mental health disorders.
I share the accommodations I use to help my daily life, and I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user documenting my life using mobility aids and how chronic illness symptoms vary from day to day!
I'm a musician with a song called "She's Mine" available on all streaming platforms, and I'm an artist with a small business and website selling my artwork, disability merch. I also love reading, writing, and I'm currently writing a novel and a book/memoir about my life!