Our Autism Diagnostic Assessments have been recognised and accepted by the NHS, Local Authorities and Courts
ASD Assessment Fees
Child
£1895
For children aged between 7 and 10
This assessment will be delivered by our Multi-Disciplinary Team and may include Speech and Language and two psychologists
Young Person
£1695
For children and adolescents aged between 11 and 21
This assessment will be delivered by our Multi-Disciplinary Team
Adults
£1495
For those aged 22 and over
This assessment will be delivered by our Consultant Psychologist
Fees do not include the cost of your initial consultation and screening
Your age and perceived challenges will determine how we deliver your autism diagnostic assessment to prove or disprove the presence of the condition. Each person is individual and as such our assessments are tailored to your specific needs.
Initial Referral and Registration
Before we can offer you an Autism (ASD) assessment we need you to complete an initial referral. Once submitted a Case Manager will arrange to call you at a convenient time to discuss your referral and offer you an appointment.
Initial Consultation
The initial stage is a consultation with one of our psychologists who has experience of autism spectrum, as well as a wealth of other conditions, so that you can share your concerns and reasons for considering an autism diagnostic assessment.
It is essential that we determine whether a diagnostic assessment is appropriate as many other conditions have similar symptoms or presentations.
Prior to your appointment you will receive an online screening tool to complete (via email). This explores the severity of social impairment within the autism spectrum and differentiates it from that which occurs in other disorders.
Assessment
The next stage will be your assessment which may be completed over several appointments depending on what we determine is required. The assessments will be completed at a pace that is comfortable for you.
During your appointments it will be necessary for us to:
Gather a full personal history, focusing on developmental and behavioural features. The Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADIR) for those aged 22 years and younger is the most appropriate tool to fully consider a young persons developmental history.
For those aged over 22 we use the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS).
Both the ADIR and MIGDAS are adminstered with parents / guardians / caregivers and teachers.
We will adminster the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS-2) with all clients.
Additional assessments may have been recommended in your post consultation letter and will depend on your individual circumstances. These may include input from Speech and Language or other professionals we identify as being necessary.
We now provide assessments in Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes, Manchester, Brighton, Bristol and Southampton
Additional Assessments Available
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Cognitive Assessment
A cognitive assessment will explore difficulties with language, reading/writing, memory and other areas of academic life.
£295
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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Our enhanced PDA screening further explores whether a young person or child’s difficulties could be as a result of PDA.
£295
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Our enhanced screening for ADHD will identify whether or not this may be clinically relevant for you and will evidence the need for formal diagnosis.
£295
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Trauma & PTSD
Our assessment fee for Trauma or Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is reduced when taken with an assessment for ASD.
£595
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Learning Disability Adults
If you have concerns that you or the individual you are acting for may have a learning disability then this assessment is may help evidence additional needs.
£595
Post Assessment Consultation and Report
Approximately four weeks following your assessment appointment(s) and once we have received all the information requested we will:
Send you a letter via email providing you with a diagnosis or an explanation as to why a diagnosis is not appropriate
Approximately 10 to 14 working days following your results letter we will:
Forward your full diagnostic report
The diagnostic report will contain the results of all the tests and assessments used and the interpretation of the results.
You are welcome to request a post assessment consultation at this stage to discuss and feedback the outcome of your assessment and answer any questions you have regarding your report.
This appointment will usually last 30 minutes and will be delivered online or by telephone.
FAQs
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We are currently offering initial consultations within 1 to 2 weeks and assessments within 2 to 3 weeks following your consultation
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Yes!
Our Consultant and HCPC Registered Psychologist, Katherine Goodsell has been providing Autism Diagnostic Assessments for over 12 years.
She created and led the service in Milton Keynes for 5 years providing the NHS with a 16+ assessment service.
Katherine has also provided assessments for a number of other NHS trusts and Local Authorities
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We have assessed hundreds of females over the years and understand more than anyone how girls in particular can mask their difficulties.
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All clients will need to attend an initial consultation with ASD screening.
To book your consultation please complete an initial self referral form and a Case Manager will contact you within 24 hours.
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For our Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service we offer a payment plan enabling clients to spread payments up to six months.
Please visit the payment plan page for further information