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Private Autism and Combined*
Assessments in Bedford
* Only combined (Autism & ADHD) child assessments include a face-to-face observation; adult combined and ADHD assessments are completed online.
What do we offer here?
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Autism assessments for children
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Combined Autism & ADHD Assessments for Children
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Autism assessments for adults
Address:
Bedford Consulting Rooms
4 Goldington Road
Bedford
MK40 3NF
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Hours
Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Private Assessments at Our Bedford Clinic
A private autism assessment can be the solution to avoiding long NHS waiting lists. The Autism Pathway helps people gain a better understanding of how they experience the world. For some people, this may relate to communication, social situations, routines, sensory differences, emotional regulation or feeling different from others. For parents, it may involve trying to understand a child’s needs at home, in education or in everyday life.
Our team of qualified clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, nurses, neuropsychologists, educational psychologists, and occupational therapists provide private autism and ADHD assessment services that are designed to be clear, supportive and thorough.
We know that every person is different, so our assessments are not based on assumptions or a one-size-fits-all style of thinking. We look at the whole picture, including developmental history, current experiences, strengths, challenges and the impact these may have day-to-day.
An assessment can provide answers, but it can also help people access the right support, make sense of past experiences and feel more confident about the future.
​Adult Autism Assessment in Bedford
Adults often seek an assessment after recognising a pattern across different stages of life. This might include finding social expectations difficult to interpret, needing extra recovery time after busy environments, relying heavily on routines, masking or experiencing sensory discomfort.
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Our adult autism assessment clinic in Bedford provides a space to discuss these experiences without judgment. The clinician considers both earlier life and the present day, including relationships, employment, education, responsibilities and wellbeing.
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An assessment can help a person understand why certain situations require more effort, recognise the strategies they already use and identify changes that could make daily life more manageable.
Read more about our Adult Autism Assessments in Bedford
Autism Assessment in Bedford for Children and Young People
A child autism assessment in Bedford may be suitable when there are ongoing differences in communication, social interaction, play, sensory processing, routines or responses to change. These may be noticeable at home, at school or in other settings, and will not present in the same way for every child.
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The assessment gathers information about the child’s development and current experiences. Parents and carers can share what they have noticed, while the clinical team considers the wider picture rather than focusing on one behaviour or situation.
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A private autism assessment at our Bedford service can help families develop a more informed understanding of their child’s individual profile. The resulting report and recommendations may also support discussions with schools and other people involved in the child’s care.
Discover our Child Autism Assessments in Bedford
​Combined Autism and ADHD Assessments in Bedford
Autism and ADHD can occur together, but the way their traits interact differs between people. Someone may depend on routine while also finding it difficult to organise or maintain that routine. Another person may want social connection but become overloaded by the attention, communication and sensory demands involved.
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A combined assessment may be worth considering when signs of both are present or when one pathway may not explain the full picture. Looking at autism and ADHD together allows the clinical team to consider overlapping experiences and make recommendations that reflect the individual more accurately.
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You do not need to choose a pathway before contacting us. Tell the team what you have noticed, and they can explain the differences between the separate and combined assessment options.
Read more about the combined assessment options
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How to find the Bedford Clinic
The Bedford Consulting Rooms are located close to the town centre.
Parking
There is free on-site parking available directly outside the clinic
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In the rare case this is full, there is a pay and display car park, a one-minute walk away at St Peter's Street car park on Goldington Rd, Bedford MK40 3NG.
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St John's is the closest train station.
Preparing for Your Assessment
Before the assessment, the team will ask for background information and examples of the experiences that led to the enquiry through the free screening form. For a child, this could include information from parents, carers or school. Adults may be asked to reflect on childhood and current work, relationships and routines.
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There is no need to prepare what you think might be the right answers. It is more useful to explain what feels straightforward, what takes extra effort and what has changed over time. You can also raise any communication, access or sensory needs when booking, so suitable arrangements can be discussed.
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Once the clinical work is complete, the findings are brought together in a written report. This explains the outcome and includes recommendations based on the person’s circumstances rather than general advice.
For more information on what to expect for individual types of assessment, select the assessment you wish to know more about or explore our free guides.
Arrange an Assessment in Bedford
Whether you are looking for an autism assessment in Bedford or help choosing between separate and combined options, contact The Autism Pathway to discuss your enquiry.
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Our team can answer your initial questions, explain the available services and help you identify the assessment route that best matches the concerns you would like to explore.