Autism Assessments

I offer Autism assessments for adults, as well as children and young people.

Below I have provided more information about the process of an Autism assessment as well as fees.

If you have any further questions, please do get in touch!

1. Initial appointment
Initial appointment to discuss current concerns, history of difficulties and screening questionnaires
(usually 1 appointment lasting around 50 minutes).

2. Interview with informant if possible
Interview with parent/informant (friend, family member, partner) using the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) recommended tool the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) interview schedule.
(usually 1-2 appointments lasting around 50 minutes each).

3. Observational interview
Observational interview with yourself using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) NICE recommended tool.
(can be completed in around 1-2 sessions both lasting around 50 minutes each).

4. Review and Reports
Review and inclusion of relevant medical/psychological reports. Scoring write up of questionnaires exploring mental health and sensory processing.

5. Report and recommendations
Writing of report and recommendations.

6. Feedback session
Feedback session to go through the findings, discuss recommendations and any questions.

Fees:

I can offer an Autism assessment within you private medical insurance policy.

Initial consultation: £150 with a report included in this fee.

Autism Assessment, Feedback Session and Report: From £1750 depending on complexity.