Frequently asked questions
We use NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) recommended assessments.
For our child autism assessments we use a clinical interview informed by the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-r) for people under 18 years old. We also use play-based observations and interviews using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2).
For our adult autism assessments we use the ACIA (Autism Clinical Interview Adults) and an ADOS-2 informed observation.
Four our ADHD assessments we use the Adult-DIVA-5 and Young-DIVA-5 (for children). We may also use a Qb check if we feel this is necessary.
For children we also gather information from educational settings and any other relevant information.
All our assessments involve the completion of several questionnaires online.
We prioritise seeing you as quickly as possible. We will begin the assessment process within two weeks of your booking with us.
Face-to-face appointments will occur at one of our clinics in either Birmingham, Cambridge, Essex, Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, St Albans, Wolverhampton. When you book, we will send you full details on your chosen location, including parking, facilities and maps.
Remote clinical interviews are held online using a secure virtual platform. You will need access to a computer and the internet in order to complete these.
You will not need to download anything.
No. You can book with us directly. Please see the contact us page.
Our reports are written by professionally trained and registered specialists using Gold Standard assessment tools, which meet/exceed National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations. As a result, they meet the requirements of public bodies.
Yes. We will discuss our suggested recommendations with you during your feedback call. We will work collaboratively with you to ensure that we have addressed your most important needs. This may include recommendations for:
- School/education-based support and adjustments
- Work and employment-based support and adjustments
- Financial support
- Signposting to local services
- Details of literature, including first-person accounts by autistic persons
- Sensory
- Support with managing emotions