We offer child and adult diagnostic autism and ADHD assessments. We see anyone aged from 2 upwards. 

Within our multidisciplinary team, we have Dr Amin Band (Neurodevelopmental Consultant), Hannah Westwood-Loftus (occupational therapist), Amy Bignell (speech and language therapist), Kurt Westwood-Loftus (occupational therapist) and Dr Sara Doswett (CPC registered counselling psychologist).

Our multidisciplinary autism diagnostic assessments are designed to be respectful, supportive, and inclusive. We follow NICE guidelines to ensure assessments are evidence-based and in line with best practice. At the same time, we recognise that no single approach works for everyone, so we adapt our process using low-demand and low-arousal methods to help reduce anxiety and make the experience accessible and positive.

As a team, we have been delivering autism and ADHD assessments within the NHS and private sector for many years. We are highly experienced and have specialist assessment skills and knowledge in regard to individuals who experience high levels of anxiety, those who have a demand-avoidance profile, and situational mutism. We also offer re-assessments, where someone has had a previous autism diagnostic assessment. 

We are also very passionate about ensuring those who are assigned female at birth receive fair and accurate recognition. Autism and ADHD can present differently in girls and women, and these differences have historically led to under-recognition or misdiagnosis. Many females may develop strong coping or masking strategies, such as mimicking social behaviours, scripting conversations, or working hard to blend in with others. Needs are often hidden behind high academic achievement, perfectionism, or extreme anxiety, which can delay identification and access to support.

Our team has developed specialist expertise in recognising these more subtle, internalised, and camouflaged presentations. We take time to understand each individual’s lived experience, including the impact of masking, sensory needs, and the exhaustion that can follow sustained effort to fit in. By drawing on both clinical evidence and lived experiences, we are committed to delivering assessments that are sensitive, inclusive, and truly reflective of the unique ways autism and ADHD can present in females.

We ensure that all voices are heard throughout the process. During assessments, we welcome parents/carers or other important individuals to be part of the assessment. We recognise that parents/carers are the experts of their own children and it very important to us that they feel heard and listened to. 

Our approach celebrates the diversity of neurotypes and prioritises making the assessment process supportive, empowering, positive and easy to engage with, using trauma-informed approaches.

We know that starting the process towards an autism assessment can feel overwhelming, so we aim to make the process as clear and supportive as possible. Our process usually involves the following:

• It begins with a friendly telephone consultation, where you’ll have the chance to ask any questions and talk through what an assessment involves. We also use simple screening questionnaires for home and, if relevant, school or college, to help us understand whether an autism assessment is the right next step.
• For children and young people, the process includes a developmental history session with a parent or carer (usually carried out virtually, without the child present), so we can learn more about their early years and experiences. We then spend time face-to-face with your child or young person, using a standardised assessment in a supportive and understanding way, so that we can see whether their social codes align with them being autistic or not.
• For adults, the process includes taking a medical and social history, input from family and/or partner (if available) and a face-to-face assessment.
• Usually on the same day as the face-to-face assessment, we will have a feedback session to share with you our observations, inform you of the outcome of the assessment and to answer your questions. 
• After the assessment, you’ll receive a detailed report written in clear language, using a strengths-based approach and neuroaffirming language which will also include advice and recommendations.

Fee £1750