What to expect
The diagnostic assessment is usually held over two appointments and will include:
- Information gathered about early development
- A detailed case history and current concerns obtained during the parental interview and school information
- Clinical observation and Gold Standard ADOS 2 assessment
- 2 Autism Specialist Professionals (as recommended by the SIGN and NICE guidelines)
- Detailed report and feedback
The formal diagnostic assessment adheres to the SIGN and NICE guidelines and we are fully registered with the regulatory body – Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
If you have already attended an initial consultation appointment the fee would be deducted from the total cost.
The Assessment Process
Following on from the initial consultation and observational session of your child, a formal assessment will be carried out. This is a semi structured, standardised assessment which is designed to identify behaviours that are typically related to a diagnosis of Autism. This assessment is considered a gold standard instrument recommended in the current national guidelines and both clinicians are present during this assessment. The observational assessment involves carrying out various tasks and discussion /questions. The assessment is carried out by a lead clinician and attended by the second clinician. This allows both clinicians to observe the ADOS-2 and complete the scoring at the end.
Following the completion of the assessment, you will be offered a break whilst the clinicians discuss the information gathered and the ADOS-2 outcome. The information is then considered in line with the current ICD-11 and DSM-V criteria for autism spectrum disorder and a decision is usually reached regarding diagnosis.
The clinicians will then share the outcome of the assessment and provide an opportunity for discussion. This feedback session usually lasts around 45 minutes to an hour. We are also available for follow up questions if required. Your child can attend some or all of this session if appropriate. We are also available to answer questions from other professionals who support your child.
Price
Ages 13 to 18 years old
£1750
If your teen is over the age of 16 years and have left school, we consider the assessment an adult process.
- The assessment is considered a gold standard instrument
- Assessment is carried out by a lead clinician
- considered in line with the current ICD-11 and DSM-V criteria for autism spectrum disorder
- Available for follow up questions if required
- Your child can be part of all or some of the feedback if appropriate
If you would like to a combined neurodevelopmental assessment of autism and ADHD the cost starts from £2700
