Diagnostic Autism Assessment

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference which impacts how people view, communicate and interact with the world.

It is important to understand that children and young people experience autism differently. Some children and young people may even attempt to “mask” their difficulties around certain people or settings in order to fit in. If you notice that your child has been struggling with their social communication, language development or with repetitive and restricted behaviours, an autism assessment may be appropriate.

Reasons to pursue a diagnostic autism assessment

Early identification and diagnosis can open the door for your child to develop necessary skills to fulfil their potential and thrive.

To better understand their behaviours, thoughts, and emotions, building a sense of self-identity.

To help identify their strengths and where they may need support.

To allow others to better support them, such as teachers, family members and future employers.

To open opportunities to access appropriate services and benefits, including reasonable adjustments in education and work.

One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.

Pathway information

Assessment information

At Young Wellbeing Hub, we carry out autism assessments, based on UK best practice models, which are designed strictly in line with the latest research and meet or exceed government standards including the GOLD standard recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Pathway information

Support information

We use different types of assessments at the clinic to explore traits of autism and to determine what support will be best. Sometimes challenges experienced may not be due to autism, therefore, our specialist clinicians work hard to fully understand characteristics presented within the assessments by utilising an integrative approach and providing recommendations tailored to the needs.

Our approach and tools

Our diagnostic autism assessment covers developmental history, their mental health experiences, as well as the characteristics of autism. The clinician will review these characteristics in line with the diagnostic criteria for autism.

Autism assessment FAQs

Who can benefit?

We offer diagnostic autism assessments for clients aged between 6 years old to 18 years old. Determining whether a diagnostic autism assessment is right for your child can be challenging. Try our free autism quiz to help you decide if they may benefit from a formal assessment.

For clients aged over 18, please visit our adult service, Harley Street ADHD.

Logistics

The diagnostic autism assessment consists of two separate assessment appointments.

The ADI-R involves solely the parent/carers, lasts 2-3 hours and is delivered remotely.
The observational assessment requires both parent/carer and child/young person to be present. The appointment lasts 1 hour and is
delivered remotely.

There is a separate 1-hour feedback appointment.

Pre-requisites

There are no specific pre-requisites for a diagnostic autism assessment, however all clients must fulfil our inclusion criteria. Therefore, please ensure you have reviewed our inclusion and exclusion criteria and are happy to proceed to the next stage.

Please note the fee for the diagnostic autism assessment includes a non-refundable referral review fee of £149. If your referral is not accepted, this fee will be deducted from your refund.

Fees

The fee for a diagnostic autism assessment is £2200. This includes a non-refundable referral review fee of £149. If your referral is not accepted, this fee will be deducted from your refund.

If you would like to see our full-service price list, please refer to our fees and payment page.

Autism assessment

£2200

Per assessment

Diagnostic Autism Assessment

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference which impacts how people view, communicate and interact with the world.

Reasons to pursue a diagnostic autism assessment

To better understand their behaviours, thoughts, and emotions, building a sense of self-identity.

To help identify their strengths and where they may need support.

To allow others to better support them, such as teachers, family members and future employers.

To open opportunities to access appropriate services and benefits, including reasonable adjustments in education and work.

Assessment information

Support information

Our approach and tools

Pre-screening

Assessment

Multi-disciplinary team

Feedback

Report

1. Initial enquiry

2. Referral review

3. Check-in call

4. Pre-assessment questionnaires

5. ADI-R assessment

6. Observational assessment

7. MDT

8. Feedback

9. Report

Autism assessment FAQs

Autism assessment

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Diagnostic Autism Assessment