Private Autism Assessments in Manchester

NICE-Compliant Autism Diagnosis for Children & Adults

Private autism assessment in Manchester is the focus of our clinic at Failsworth Primary Care Centre, where we provide NICE-compliant autism assessments for children aged 2+ and adults across Greater Manchester, Oldham, Tameside, and the surrounding boroughs.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s adult autism assessment service currently carries waits substantially in excess of two years, and similar pressures affect children’s pathways across the city. Our private route is designed to offer a quicker, clinically equivalent alternative — without compromising on depth.

Our Failsworth location serves Manchester, Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale, Stockport, Bury, and Salford, with excellent access via M60 J22/J23 and the Failsworth Metrolink stop.

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Experienced Autism Clinicians in Manchester

Our Manchester assessments are carried out by experienced, UK-registered clinicians. Every clinician is DBS-checked, professionally regulated, and trained in the ADOS-2 alongside the broader set of NICE-recommended diagnostic tools.

We bring a multi-disciplinary lens to every case — backgrounds in clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, and specialist autism practice — and we are particularly attentive to the way autism can co-occur with ADHD, anxiety, or other neurodevelopmental difficulties. For the many adults we see across Greater Manchester, this depth matters: they often arrive having been told for years that autism was unlikely.

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Manchester Autism Clinic Location

Our Manchester Autism Clinic is easily accessible by car and serves clients from Greater Manchester, Liverpool, and the surrounding areas.

Our clinic is located on Ashton Road, Manchester, M35 0AN.

We offer appointments between 9 and 5, Monday to Friday, at this clinic.

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Autism Assessments for Children in Manchester

We offer private autism assessments for children aged 2 years and over at our Manchester clinic. Our child assessments are designed to be developmentally appropriate, thorough, and family-centred, ensuring parents receive clear answers and meaningful guidance.

Our private child autism assessments in Manchester may be appropriate if:

  • Your child has been referred for an NHS assessment, but you do not want to wait
  • A professional or school has suggested your child may be autistic
  • You have concerns about your child’s development, communication, or behaviour
  • Your concerns have been dismissed, but you feel something is being missed
  • Your child has already been assessed, and you want a second opinion

Child Assessment Process

Our child assessment pathway includes:

  • Pre-assessment screening and background questionnaires
  • Inofrmation gathering from school or nursery (where appropriate)
  • Detailed developmental history interview with parents/carers
  • Direct child assessment and structured observation
  • Multi-disciplinary clinical review
  • Comprehensive written diagnostic report
  • Feedback session with clear explanations and next steps

You can find out more about our child assessment process here.

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Autism Assessments for Adults in Manchester

We provide private adult autism assessments in Manchester for individuals aged 18 and over, including those who may have been missed, misdiagnosed, or unsupported earlier in life.

Many adults seek a private autism assessment after years of feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or exhausted by everyday demands. Our Manchester-based clinicians offer a respectful, evidence-based assessment process that recognises how autism can present differently in adults, particularly women, non-binary people, and high masking individuals.

A private adult autism assessment in Manchester may be appropriate if you:

  • Have been referred for an NHS assessment, but don’t want to wait
  • Have been told you show autistic traits and want clarity
  • Are experiencing chronic exhaustion, burnout, anxiety, or overwhelm that could be caused by undiagnosed autism
  • Suspect you may be autistic after personal research or reflection
  • Need a diagnosis to access workplace adjustments, university support, or Access to Work
  • Have previously been assessed and you want a second opinion

Adult Assessment Process

Our adult autism assessments follow a NICE-compliant diagnostic pathway and include:

  • Pre-assessment background and screening questionnaires
  • A detailed developmental and personal history interview
  • Direct clinical assessment and structured observation
  • Multi-disciplinary clinical review
  • A comprehensive written diagnostic report
  • A feedback session explaining outcomes and recommendations

All assessments are conducted by experienced, UK-registered clinicians specialising in autism across the lifespan. Reports are written clearly and are accepted by employers, universties, and public bodies.

You can find out more about our adult assessment process here.

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Why Choose a Private Autism Assessment in Manchester?

A private autism assessment in Manchester gives you a structured, in-person diagnostic route that doesn’t require a multi-year wait. Our Failsworth clinic is well placed for clients from across Greater Manchester and the surrounding boroughs.

What you can expect:

  • A NICE-compliant assessment pathway
  • UK-registered clinicians with deep autism diagnostic experience
  • Face-to-face appointments at our M35 clinic
  • Quick start times, typically within a few weeks
  • Detailed reports recognised by Manchester schools, GPs, employers, universities, and local authorities
  • Free on-site parking and easy access via M60 J22/J23 or Failsworth Metrolink

We support clients of all ages, with particular experience in identifying autism presentations that have been missed in earlier assessments — especially in adults, women, and high-masking individuals.

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What You Can Expect From a Private Autism Assessment in Manchester

Every assessment at our Manchester clinic includes:

  • A dedicated assessment coordinator as your single point of contact
  • A NICE-compliant assessment pathway using DSM-5 criteria
  • A multi-disciplinary clinical review
  • Direct assessment using the ADOS-2
  • A detailed written diagnostic report
  • Personalised recommendations
  • A follow-up conversation

Our Failsworth Primary Care Centre clinic offers free on-site parking, a calm clinical environment, and excellent transport links — Failsworth Metrolink is about 5 minutes’ walk away, and Manchester Piccadilly is around 25 minutes by tram. For drivers, M60 J22 and J23 are both within a few minutes.

Why Choose Jo Condon Autism Assessments in Manchester?

When you choose our Manchester clinic for an autism assessment, you can expect:

  • A team specialising specifically in child and adult autism assessment
  • UK-registered, highly experienced clinicians
  • An assessment process that typically begins within a few weeks
  • A person-centred, neuro-affirming approach
  • Transparent pricing
  • Face-to-face appointments at our Failsworth clinic, with remote options where clinically appropriate

We know that taking the private route often follows a long, frustrating wait for an NHS assessment. Our aim is to make the process clear, supportive, and worth the step — particularly for the families and adults across Greater Manchester who have been navigating uncertainty for some time.

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