Gold-Standard Autism assessments for children, adolescents and adults
in Wimbledon, Epsom, and online.
For a diagnosis of ASC to be widely accepted,
they must meet the guidelines set out by the National Institute for Health and Care excellence (NICE).
NICE guidelines state that Autism assessments (for children) should include the following:
detailed questions about parent's or carer's concerns and, if appropriate, the child's or young person's concerns
details of the child's or young person's experiences of home life, education and social care
a developmental history, focusing on developmental and behavioural features consistent with ICD-11 or DSM-5 criteria (consider using an autism-specific tool to gather this information)
assessment (through interaction with and observation of the child or young person) of social and communication skills and behaviours, focusing on features consistent with ICD-11 or DSM-5 criteria (consider using an autism-specific tool to gather this information)
a medical history, including prenatal, perinatal and family history, and past and current health conditions
a physical examination (you will be referred to your GP for this)
consideration of the differential diagnosis
systematic assessment for conditions that may coexist with autism
development of a profile of the child's or young person's strengths, skills, impairments and needs that can be used to create a needs-based management plan, taking into account family and educational context.
communication of assessment findings to the parent or carer and, if appropriate, the child or young person.
We are proud to say
we meet all of the above criteria
In all of our Autism assessments in Wimbledon and Epsom, we follow the guidelines set out by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Our Gold-Standard assessments are rigorous, regulated, ethical, and widely accepted by the NHS and across the UK.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Book a free 20 minute chat with Dianne Everitt to discuss your symptoms and the process of assessment.
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We send you questionnaires and ask for school reports, where available.
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We book a series of appointments to go through a developmental interview and use other tools like the ADI-r and ADOS as appropriate.
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Our team collates all of the information we have gathered to write a detailed report.
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We book a feedback session with you and discuss results and recommendations.
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If you are unsure of which assessment to have, we book a pre-assessment to look at your mental health broadly and advise you. (This is optional)
What will it cost?
An assessment for AUTISM costs £2000
This does not include medication or post-diagnostic support.
A pre-assessment costs £300, and is deductible against the final amount if you go ahead with an assessment through our clinic.
If you are unsure…
You can book a pre-screening appointment
This is a one hour appointment where we look at your overall mental health, and advise whether an autism assessment is suited to you. If it is not, we will suggest an alternative, such as another type of assessment or therapy as a starting point.
The cost of this is £300, and is deductible against the final amount if you go ahead with a full assessment through our clinic. If you do not proceed with an assessment beyond the pre-assessment, we provide a report with recommendations.
Post-Diagnostic Support
Once a diagnosis of ASC has been made, you may require therapeutic support.
Our team of psychologists in Wimbledon and Epsom and online across the UK, work closely with ASC and are able to offer therapy after the assessment. Please get in touch to discuss this. If you require medication, we will signpost you to an appropriate psychiatrist or to your GP, where appropriate.
If a diagnosis is not made, we will go through the overall picture of your mental health with you, and explain why the diagnostic criteria were not met.
Autism in High achievers
High achievers are particularly good at masking, and can work effectively to come across at neurotypical. The hidden cost of this is mental health.
Trying to mould into a neurotypical world when you have Autistic traits can lead to frequent cycles of burnout, health difficulties, and chronic mental and emotional overwhelm.
Our Psychologists understand the nuances of Autism in high achievers, and are excellent at seeing past masking strategies. Our specialist autism assessments in Wimbledon and Epsom can provide a clear diagnosis and valuable insights, empowering high achievers with the understanding and support needed to thrive.
Unsure if an assessment is right for you?
Book a free chat and we will gladly guide you.