Assessment Pathway for ADHD and ASD in Glasgow
Easy Referrals
You can refer yourself or be referred by your GP (General Practitioner) or school. We accept both self-funding and insurance.
Insurers Accepted
First Appointment
Pre-Assessment Consultation – £120
This 1-hour appointment is the first step for both ADHD and ASD assessments. It’s a relaxed discussion about your experiences and the reasons you are seeking an assessment.
During the pre-assessment consultation, we will talk about:
- Physical Health: Your overall physical health over your life including any long term conditions as well as any current symptoms.
- Mental Health: Your experience, past and present, of anxiety or depression as well as any other mental health difficulties.
- Symptoms: Issues associated with ADHD or ASD such as with focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and how they affect your life.
- Childhood Symptoms: For adults, we’ll also consider whether symptoms have been present from childhood.
- Settings: Where you experience symptoms; for example, home, school, work or social situations and where they are most problematic.
- Measurement: We will complete some brief psychometric measures looking at anxiety and mood as well as ADHD and ASD symptoms.
The purpose of this appointment is to determine how likely it is that the symptoms you are experiencing are caused by ADHD or ASD. It is also an opportunity to discuss your difficulties with a psychologist who may be able to advise on the most appropriate next steps for you.
This session is standalone, with no pressure to continue.
Assessment Pathways
ADHD Assessment
Adult and Children £950
If we agree to continue to a full assessment for ADHD after your pre-assessment consultation:
- Questionnaires: You will be asked to complete a small number of questionnaires about the full range of your symptoms before your full assessment appointment.
- Assessment Appointment: A 3-hour appointment within 2 to 3 weeks of the pre-assessment consultation. We use a reliable and approved semi-structured interview to determine if you meet the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD. We can split this appointment into 2 x 90 minute appointments if you prefer.
- Collaboration: In order to work within the NICE Guidelines, we talk to someone who knows you well (ideally a parent, sibling, partner or close friend) to gather their perspective on your symptoms.
- Outcome: If ADHD is diagnosed, we will identify the type of ADHD present – for example, inattentive, hyperactive, or combined type.
You will receive verbal feedback on the same day of your assessment whenever possible.
A comprehensive report will be issued to you within 4 weeks of your assessment and support is available to help you at this time:
- Confirmation Letter: The outcome of your assessment.
- Detailed Report: All the details, results, and recommendations from your assessment, including if medication is appropriate.
- Follow-Up Appointment: A 1-hour session to discuss your report, next steps and any questions you may wish to ask.
- Referral: To our preferred prescribers if required.
ASD Assessment
Children £2,200 / Adult & Teen £1,800
3-Hour Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R)
This detailed psychometric interview requires someone who knows you well to talk about your early development; this is ideally completed with a parent.
If required, this interview can be divided into two appointments.
Two 2-Hour Appointments:
These appointments allow us to fully explore your symptoms and experiences to determine whether a diagnosis of ASD is appropriate
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS 2)
- Semi-Structured Interview
Depending on your symptoms we may complete some further psychometric measurements in the form of questionnaires. For children, a school visit before the ADOS is often helpful.
Comprehensive Report:
Similar to the ADHD assessment, you will be provided with a full and comprehensive report with recommendations for next steps. A follow-up appointment is also offered as part of your assessment package.
Combined Assessments
Children Combined ASD & ADHD £2,700
Adult & Teen Combined ASD & ADHD £2,300
Combined ADHD & ASD Assessments
- We can do assessments for both ADHD and ASD together.
- Costs will be confirmed upon enquiry.
Supportive and Gentle Process
We know assessments can be stressful. Our approach is gentle and supportive, with breaks allowed anytime. We can schedule extra appointments if needed.
Post-Diagnosis Support
We offer various support options, including psychologists, counsellors, CBT, and hypnotherapy. We also work with prescribers for medication if needed.
Flexible Options
While we prefer in-person appointments, ADHD assessments can be done online if necessary. The ADI-R and background information from a family member can also be done online or by phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all our assessments follow NICE guidelines and are NICE compliant. Our assessments are conducted by qualified and experienced practitioners – psychologists and Specialist Occupational Therapists. Each ASD assessment is are usually conducted by both a psychologist and specialist Occupational Therapist.
At Glasgow Psychology Centre we offer the following diagnostic assessments for adults and children (age 5+ years):
- ADHD
- ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
- Combined ADHD & ASD
We do not currently offer diagnostic assessments for Dyslexia or Dyspraxia. However, our Specialist Occupational Therapist can offer Dyspraxia screening and support. Please contact us for more information.
No, we do not offer NHS diagnostic services. We offer private assessment services only.
Yes, we offer assessment services for children (over the age of 5 years) and teenagers.
Yes, we offer assessment services for adults. We have adult clients from the age of 18 years up to 80 years!
The first step in the assessment process is a screening appointment. This takes place with one of our experienced psychologists or Occupational Therapists and includes:
- A one-hour appointment either in-person or online
- A relaxed but purposeful discussion about your experiences and symptoms and the reasons you are seeking an assessment
- Allows us to determine how likely it is that a condition such as ADHD and/or ASD is present
Depending on the information you provide, we would discuss the most appropriate way forward – whether full testing or not. There is no obligation to continue to a full assessment – many clients find this session alone to be very helpful.
The screening appointment has a cost of £120. If you do continue to a full assessment, the fee paid is deducted from the total assessment cost.
We always aim to reply to enquiries as soon as possible.
We will aim to:
- Book your screening appointment within 1-2 weeks of your enquiry.
- Book your first full assessment appointment within 2-3 weeks of the screening appointment, or of you informing us that you would like to proceed to full assessment.
- Issue your assessment report within 3 weeks of your assessment appointments being completed.
The assessment process should be completed within 5 weeks of your initial enquiry with you receiving a confirmation of the outcome of your assessment. Your assessment report will be issued within 3 weeks of your final appointment This will of course depend on your availability and the availability of appointment slots, especially in busier periods.