Treatments, options and pricing
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Triage Appointment £70
During this 15-minute appointment, the GP will assess your symptoms and complete a scoring questionnaire related to your symptoms; from here, they will refer you to the next in-house assessment.
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Multidisciplinary Team Assessment Price on Enquiry
During this multi-part assessment, the team will contact you for both virtual and face-to-face assessments, collecting information to provide a diagnosis where possible and a personalised report.
Common Q&A about Autism Assessment
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
An autism assessment is a diagnostic process used to determine whether an individual has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It involves evaluating social communication skills, behavioral patterns, and developmental history through interviews, observations, and standardized tests.
Autism assessments are typically conducted by a team of professionals, including clinical psychologists, developmental pediatricians, psychiatrists, and speech and language therapists. A multidisciplinary approach helps provide a comprehensive evaluation.
Signs include difficulty with social interactions, communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, sensory sensitivities, and issues with flexible thinking or adapting to change. Parents, teachers, or healthcare providers often notice these signs in childhood, though adults may seek assessment if they suspect they are on the spectrum.
Autism can be assessed at any age. Early assessment is common in children as young as 18 months, but adults can also undergo an assessment if they believe they may have ASD but were not diagnosed in childhood.
The assessment involves interviews with the individual and family members, developmental history reviews, and behavioral observations. Standardized tools such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) or the Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI) may be used to aid in diagnosis.
The assessment process can vary, but it generally takes several hours over multiple sessions. In some cases, the full assessment may take several weeks or months, depending on waiting times, complexity, and the need for multiple specialists' input.
There is no single medical test (like a blood test) to diagnose autism. Diagnosis is based on developmental history, behavioural observations, and standardized assessment tools that evaluate core areas of social communication and behaviour.
It’s helpful to gather information about the individual’s developmental history, behaviors, and challenges in social situations. If possible, bring any relevant medical records, school reports, or observations from teachers to provide a full picture of the individual's behavior over time.
If a diagnosis of ASD is made, a support plan is typically developed. This may include therapies like speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral interventions, and educational support. The individual may also be referred to specialists for additional services depending on their needs.
In many countries, autism assessments may be covered by public health services, such as the NHS in the UK, or by private health insurance plans, especially if there are concerns about developmental delays. However, private assessments may come at a cost, so it’s important to check with the provider or insurance company for details on coverage.
