Currently we offer comprehensive Autism Assessments completed by two clinical psychologists. We know how challenging travelling can be, so we can offer assessments at our base near Southampton, Hampshire, at a location closer to your home, or at your home – if appropriate.
Simply contact us via the form on our website to refer yourself or your child for a private autism (ASD) assessment.
We will send screening questionnaires for you or your child to complete. These screen for autism as well as other mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, as co‑occurring difficulties are common.
For child assessments, screening questionnaires will also be sent to your child’s school. We ask the school to provide a brief descriptive account to help us understand how your child presents in the school environment.
Once all questionnaires (including those from school, if applicable) have been received, a £150 fee is charged. A clinician will then review all information gathered to confirm whether a full autism assessment is clinically indicated.
If a full assessment is indicated, we will arrange the Autism Diagnostic Interview‑Revised (ADI‑R). This is a detailed developmental interview with parents or carers, focusing on behaviours over time.
A face‑to‑face Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule‑2 (ADOS‑2) assessment is then completed at our clinic in Hampshire, or alternatively at your home address (travel costs apply). This should take around one hour to complete.
Following the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive written report outlining conclusions and recommendations. A feedback session via Zoom (lasting up to 60 minutes) will be arranged to discuss the report and answer any questions.
If further support is needed, we can signpost you to appropriate clinicians and services.