Step 1: Screening appointment

The first step in the assessment process is a one-hour appointment with one of our psychologists or Specialist Occupational Therapist.  This appointment allows us to determine how likely it is that a condition such as autism is present and advise if a full assessment is appropriate.

Step 2: Booking the assessment appointment

After you book a full assessment, you will receive a confirmation email along with some forms to complete for your assessment appointment.

Step 3: Assessment Appointments

For Autism Spectrum Disorder, this is usually involves a minimum of 2 separate appointments. It is a detailed assessment process and it is important for our practitioners to gather as much information as possible to ensure an accurate ad reliable diagnosis can be made.

Adults Children
  • Appointment 1 – with you (up to 2 hours)
  • Appointment 2 – with someone who knows you well from childhood e.g. a parent / or other relative preferably. Where this is not possible we may speak with a partner or close friends and review evidence from childhood such as any available school reports.
  • Appointment 1 – with your child (usually 1 hour)
  • Appointment 2 – with a parent / relative (usually 3 hours)
  • Contact with school – for example. a phone call with their class teacher or a classroom observation will be arranged.

Step 4: Assessment Report

We aim to issue your assessment report within 3 weeks of all components of your assessment being completed.

Step 5: Follow Up Appointment

After you have received your assessment report, we will contact you to arrange an optional follow up appointment. This is included in the cost of your assessment.

This appointment gives you an opportunity to discuss the content of your report, ask any questions and discuss any follow up support and next steps.

We are able to offer further support such as therapeutic services, sensory profiles and recommendations and personalised recommendations for classroom support for children.  We are happy to work with teachers to plan appropriate classroom adaptations.