services and fees

All self referring clients are required to attend an initial assessment with one of our specialist clinicians. As part of this assessment process you will be required to complete a compilation of standardised psychometric questionnaires and screens. Once completed these will be reviewed by your allocated clinician and you will then meet to discuss the outcome. Your clinician will take this opportunity to ask you any additional questions they may have. 

Purpose: Many symptoms can diagnostically overlap. For example, some symptoms attributed to Autism, may also be present in ADHD, other developmental conditions or difficulties with a psychological nature e.g. depression or anxiety. The purpose of the initial assessment is to consider the presence of ADHD and/or ASD, alongside other possible explanations. This ensures that any assessment that is undertaken is appropriate for clients' needs.

We provide professional assessment of ADHD, informed by National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Prices below are reflective of a comprehensive assessment conducted within a multidisciplinary service with all assessments informed by a broad spectrum of sources to include medical, educational, developmental and psychological perspectives. We also use the Qb computer based test to objectively assess attention, activity and identify any signs of impulsivity.

Stage 2 Adult Assessment:

• Diagnostic assessment including developmental history, third party information and psychometric assessment
• Qb Test
• Multidisciplinary Discussion
• Diagnostic Outcome
• Recommendations for treatment pathways
• Recommendations for further investigations
• Feedback appointment
• Professionally certified report (by a doctor of clinical psychology who is registered with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) under the protected title of Clinical Psychologist.

Stage 2 Child Assessment: 

• Diagnostic assessment including developmental history, third party information and psychometric assessment
• Qb Test
• Liaison with school professional or observations (if appropriate)
• Multidisciplinary Discussion
• Diagnostic Outcome
• Recommendations for treatment pathways
• Recommendations for further investigations
• Feedback appointment
• Professionally certified report (by a doctor of clinical psychology who is registered with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) under the protected title of Clinical Psychologist.

We provide professional assessment of ASD, informed by National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Prices below are reflective of a comprehensive assessment conducted within a multidisciplinary service with all assessments informed by a broad spectrum of sources including medical, educational, developmental and psychological perspectives. Speech and language assessment by a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist included as standard. 

Stage 2 Adult Assessment:

• Diagnostic assessment including developmental history, third party information and psychometric assessment
• Observational Assessment - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
• Speech and Language Observation by a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist as part of the ADOS-2
• Review of school reports or other third-party information
• Multidisciplinary Discussion
• Diagnostic Outcome
• Recommendations for treatment pathways
• Recommendations for further investigations
• Feedback appointment
• Professionally certified report (by a doctor of clinical psychology who is registered with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) under the protected title of Clinical Psychologist.

Stage 2 Child Assessment:

• Diagnostic assessment including developmental history, third party information and psychometric assessment
• Observational Assessment - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
• Speech and Language Observation by a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist as part of the ADOS-2
• Liaison with school, review of school reports
• Multidisciplinary Discussion
• Diagnostic Outcome
• Recommendations for treatment pathways
• Recommendations for further investigations
• Feedback appointment
• Professionally certified report (by a doctor of clinical psychology who is registered with the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) under the protected title of Clinical Psychologist.

Sometimes it may be necessary to consider both Autism and ADHD at the second stage of assessment. Where we are considering both diagnoses at the same time, the overall total of the assessment may be able to be discounted due to certain overlaps with activities. In order to offer you an accurate quotation, this will be discussed with you after attending the stage 1 clinical assessment. 

To help us to make an accurate diagnostic decision, occasionally we may require additional assessments or tests beyond those listed in the standard package. Examples include, a comprehensive extended speech and language assessment where a developmental speech disorder is suspected, or an occupational therapy assessment where a sensory processing disorder may better explain difficulties. Where possible we will advise you of this in the initial assessment, along with respective fees.