Private Autism Assessments in Swindon

NICE-Compliant Autism Diagnosis for Children & Adults

Private autism assessment in Swindon is delivered from our clinic at Regent Circus, in the centre of town. We provide thorough, NICE-compliant autism assessments for children aged 2+ and adults from across Swindon, Wiltshire, West Berkshire, and into Oxfordshire.

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust’s adult autism assessment service currently carries waits well in excess of two years. Our private route is designed to give Swindon families and adults a faster, equally thorough alternative — without compromising on the diagnostic standards that matter.

Our central Swindon clinic supports clients from across Swindon, Wiltshire, West Berkshire, Oxfordshire borders, and the Cotswolds.

start your assessment

Experienced Autism Clinicians in Swindon

Every Swindon assessment is carried out by experienced, UK-registered clinicians. Each clinician is DBS-checked, professionally regulated, and trained in the ADOS-2 alongside developmental history interviews and the wider battery of NICE-recommended diagnostic tools.

Our Regent Circus clinic offers a calm, professional setting in the centre of Swindon, well placed for clients arriving from across Wiltshire, West Berkshire, and the Cotswolds. The team brings a multi-disciplinary background — clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, and specialist autism practice — and is particularly experienced with the co-occurring presentations that often complicate the diagnostic picture.

Start Your Assessment

Swindon Autism Clinic Location

Our Swindon Autism Clinic is easily accessible by car, bus and rail and serves clients from Swindon and the surrounding areas.

Our clinic is located at 9 Regent Circus, Swindon, SN1 1PN

We offer appointments on weekdays and weekends at this clinic.

Why Choose a Private Autism Assessment in Swindon?

Autism Assessments for Children in Swindon

We offer private autism assessments for children aged 2 years and over at our Swindon 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 Swindon 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
  • Information 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.

Start Your Assessment

Autism Assessments for Adults in Swindon

We provide private adult autism assessments in Swindon 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 Swindon-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 Swindon 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, universities, and public bodies.

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

Start Your Assessment

Why Choose a Private Autism Assessment in Swindon?

A private autism assessment in Swindon offers a clear, in-person diagnostic route without the long NHS wait that currently affects the Avon and Wiltshire pathway.

What you get:

  • A NICE-compliant assessment pathway
  • UK-registered clinicians with deep autism diagnostic experience
  • Face-to-face appointments at our central Swindon clinic
  • Quick start dates, typically within a few weeks
  • Detailed reports recognised by GPs, schools, universities, employers, and local authorities
  • Excellent transport — M4 J15/J16 close by, Swindon mainline ~15 minutes’ walk

We see clients of all ages, with particular experience in adult autism diagnosis — including high-masking presentations and adults whose autism has been missed in earlier services.

Start Your Assessment

What You Can Expect From a Private Autism Assessment in Swindon

Every assessment at our Swindon 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 Regent Circus location is well served by multiple city-centre car parks (Regent Circus, Whalebridge, library), with Swindon mainline ~15 minutes’ walk away. The M4 J15 and J16 are both a short drive, making the clinic accessible for clients from the wider Wiltshire and Berkshire area.

Why Choose Jo Condon Autism Assessments in Swindon?

When you choose our Swindon clinic, 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 Regent Circus clinic, with remote options where clinically appropriate

Many of our Swindon clients come to us after a long period of uncertainty. Our role is to bring clarity through a careful, evidence-based process — whatever the eventual outcome.

Start Your Assessment

Frequently asked questions