Neuroaffirmative diagnostic assessments
I provide through, psychologically informed and neuroaffirmative autism, ADHD and AuDHD assessments which are gold – standard according to National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. My breadth and depth of clinical experience in neurodivergence and trauma ensures that you will receive a comprehensive assessment. I am skilled at assessing people who are used to masking their difference and whose neurodivergence has been missed in childhood.
Neurodivergence consultation +
1.5 hours | £270
Are you wondering whether an autism or ADHD assessment is right for you? Have you been going round in circles questioning your experience?
Book a Neurodivergence Consultation to help you to explore whether there is enough information to suggest an assessment could be recommended. I will help you to weigh up the pros and cons of going ahead with a diagnostic assessment or self-identifying.
After a Neurodivergence Consultation you can decide whether or not to go ahead with a diagnostic assessment.
In the neurodivergence consultation I will:
Ask you about your current challenges and concerns, as well as your strengths.
Talk about some of your previous experiences.
Consider your mental health.
Discuss relevant screening questionnaires for autism and ADHD.
Give you the opportunity to ask questions to help you make an informed choice.
Provide a recommendation for your next steps around formal assessment.
Autism and/or ADHD assessment +
An online service. Up to half a day split into separate appointments each lasting 90minutes.
See pricing below. If you do decide to go ahead with a diagnostic assessment, you can book an appointment here.
A diagnostic assessment will include:
An assessment of your needs, mental health and your neurodevelopmental profile.
Completion of standardised measures for autism and/or ADHD.
A thorough psychological understanding (formulation) of your needs, alongside formal diagnosis if this is given.
A feedback session (lasting 50 minutes) to explore the results.
A detailed report.
A brief letter summarising your diagnosis, if this is given.
A free e-book supporting you to navigate life after diagnosis.
How it works:
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Before your appointment, someone who has known you well since childhood will be asked to complete a questionnaire to understand their perspective on how neurodivergence may have affected your life since you were younger. If no one is available to do this, then someone who knows you well now might be asked to complete the questionnaire from their perspective. It can also be helpful for me to have copies of previous school or professional reports from throughout your life to inform the assessment. Without this extra information, it could be difficult to confirm a diagnosis and the assessment may be inconclusive.
Although it is helpful to have someone else’s perspective in addition to the information that you provide, we can sometimes go ahead with the assessment without this if it is not available. If you have any concerns about this, please discuss them with me before booking an assessment.
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50 minutes
You will be given a separate appointment to learn about the outcome of your assessment and whether any neurodivergence is confirmed, or if there are other explanations for some of the differences you have experienced. You will have the chance to ask questions. You are welcome to bring a family member to this appointment.
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After your detailed assessment, you will be sent two reports typically within three weeks of the appointment. You will have the opportunity to review a draft of your report before the final copy gets sent to you.
The first report is a summary of the diagnostic outcome, as well as recommendations for reasonable adjustments. This report can be shared with employers or education.
The second report provides a detailed summary of the assessment, including a psychological formulation and recommendations for your next steps.
Prices
If you have already attended a neurodivergence consultation, the price of this will be taken off the assessment (i.e. -£270).
Neurodivergence Consultation
£270
Autism Assessment
£1,500
ADHD Assessment
£1,100
Autism + ADHD Assessment
£2,500
Full payment is required 7 days prior to the appointment. The appointment will not go ahead if payment has not been received.