Private Autism Assessments in York

NICE-Compliant Autism Diagnosis for Children & Adults

Our York autism clinic on Oakdale Road, Clifton Moor, offers private, NICE-compliant autism assessments for children aged 2+ and adults — supporting clients from across York, the East Riding, Selby, and the wider region from a location with free parking and direct ring-road access.

Across York, Selby, and the wider region, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides autism services, but demand has pushed adult assessment waits well beyond two years. Our private route gives York families and adults a quicker, clinically equivalent alternative.

Our Clifton Moor location supports clients from across York, the East Riding of Yorkshire, Selby, Pocklington, Tadcaster, Wetherby, and into the wider North Yorkshire area.

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Experienced Autism Clinicians in York

Every assessment at our York clinic is carried out by experienced, UK-registered clinicians. Each is DBS-checked, professionally regulated, and trained in the ADOS-2 alongside developmental history interviews and the broader range of NICE-recommended diagnostic tools.

Our Clifton Moor location offers a calm, professional setting with free parking and direct ring-road access — well placed for the rural and small-town North Yorkshire clients we regularly see. The team brings multi-disciplinary depth, with backgrounds in clinical psychology, speech and language therapy, and specialist autism practice.

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York Autism Clinic Location

Our York Autism Clinic is easily accessible by car and bus, serving clients from York and the surrounding areas.

Our clinic is located on Oakdale Road, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4XL

We offer appointments on weekdays at this clinic.

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Autism Assessments for Children in York

We offer private autism assessments for children aged 2 years and over at our York 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 York 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.

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Autism Assessments for Adults in York

We provide private adult autism assessments in York 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 York-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 York 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.

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Why Choose a Private Autism Assessment in York?

A private autism assessment in York offers a structured, in-person diagnostic route without the long NHS waits that currently affect the TEWV pathway.

What we offer:

  • A NICE-compliant assessment pathway
  • UK-registered clinicians with deep autism diagnostic experience
  • Face-to-face appointments at our Clifton Moor clinic
  • Quick start times, typically within a few weeks
  • Detailed reports recognised by GPs, schools, universities, employers, and local authorities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent road access — immediately off the A1237 (York Outer Ring Road) and the A19

For clients arriving from across the East Riding, North Yorkshire, and Selby, our Clifton Moor location avoids the city-centre congestion that can make appointments in central York frustrating.

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What You Can Expect From a Private Autism Assessment in York

Every York assessment 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 Clifton Moor clinic sits immediately off the A1237 York Outer Ring Road, with free on-site parking and easy A19 access. York mainline station is about a 10-minute drive away (~4 miles), with regular bus services from Clifton Moor.

Why Choose Jo Condon Autism Assessments in York?

When you choose our York 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 Clifton Moor clinic, with remote options where clinically appropriate

For many of our York and East Riding clients, the choice to come privately follows a long NHS wait, an inconclusive earlier assessment, or simply a desire for a more thorough, considered process. Our role is to bring depth and clarity — whatever the outcome.

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