Autism Assessments Nottinghamshire
Private Autism Diagnostic Assessment in Nottinghamshire
Think you may be autistic, or waiting on an NHS assessment that feels years away?
Our full assessment is led by a multidisciplinary team using NICE-compliant, gold-standard tools. Unlike our pre-diagnostic screening, this is a full formal diagnostic assessment, resulting in a comprehensive written report that can be used to access post-diagnostic support, workplace or education adjustments, and further services.
We aim to complete every assessment within 13 weeks of referral, a fraction of typical NHS waiting times.
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£2,000
13+
Personal history, 1.5-hour observational assessment, 2.5-hour clinical interview and feedback session
Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4TJ
What’s Included in Your Autism Assessment
Our autism assessments use two internationally recognised diagnostic tools:
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) – A structured, face-to-face assessment at one of our Nottinghamshire locations, up to 1.5 hours, with just the assessor and person being assessed in the room. Where applicable, parents wait outside, though this can be discussed if it causes significant anxiety.
the Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) – A Clinical interview arranged separately with a parent, guardian, or other relevant informant, taking up to 2.5 hours. This can be done online, and the person being assessed is welcome to attend this session too.
Preparing For Your Autism Assessment
Once you’ve sent in your enquiry or referral, our team will contact you to book a date and send everything you need to prepare.
If you can’t complete or get access to the following, please speak to a member of the team before your assessment.
1. Complete a background questionnaire covering full history, medical history, mental health, current concerns, and autism-specific questions.
2. Have any other professional reports ready, such as school, occupational therapy, or speech and language therapy reports.
3. Provide contact details for an informant, someone who has known you since childhood, ideally a parent or carer.
What You’ll Receive
- A full written assessment report, prepared by our multidisciplinary team (MDT) – including occupational therapists, psychologists and autism specialists, following their review of your assessment outcome
- An appointment to discuss the outcome of your assessment and go through your report with our team
- Signposting to further support resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the pre-diagnostic screening?
This is a full, formal diagnostic assessment using ADOS-2 and ADI-R, resulting in a comprehensive report. The pre-diagnostic screening is an initial exploration of traits and does not provide a formal diagnosis.
Who carries out the assessment?
Your assessment is carried out by trained clinicians using ADOS-2 and ADI-R, with the outcome reviewed by a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, psychologists, autism specialists, speech and language therapists, and nurses.
What do I need to bring or prepare?
GP records, and any relevant professional reports such as school, occupational therapy, or speech and language therapy reports. You’ll also need to provide contact details for an informant who has known you since childhood.
Why do I need an ‘informant’?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition, this means it is visible in childhood, through behaviours and traits, as it can be difficult to remember ourselves the key developmental ages and milestones, someone who have known your since birth is useful in giving us insight into your development. We understand not everyone has access to an informant from childhood, please do not worry if this is the case, it doesn’t mean we cannot continue with your assessment. Just let us know and a member of our team will discuss adaptations with you.