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Category: Autism Assessments

Autism in Children: Parent and daughter talking with a clinician

What should parents do following their child’s autism diagnosis? A practical guide

Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can be an emotional experience. Some parents feel relief that they finally have answers. Others experience uncertainty, worry,…
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Teenager wearing headphones sitting alone on a grassy field at sunset

Mental health and autism across the lifespan: an evidence-based guide for children, teenagers and adults

Mental health difficulties are common within the autistic community. Although autism itself is not a mental health condition, autistic children, teenagers and adults experience significantly…
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Child playing a block-stacking game with his father and grandfather

Signs of autism: a complete guide for children, teenagers and adults

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that affects how a person communicates, interacts with others, processes information and experiences the world around them. Although autism…
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The women we missed: reflections on late-diagnosed autistic women from an autism assessment service

Every week we meet women who are finally understood after decades of masking, burnout and misdiagnosis. Jo Condon reflects on late-diagnosed autistic women and why…
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Stressed student holding her head during an exam in a hall

Can a private autism diagnosis be used to access extra exam time?

Can a private autism diagnosis help your child get extra exam time? Learn how JCQ access arrangements work, who is eligible and what evidence schools…
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Young boy sitting at a table at home with a parent

How long does it take to get an autism diagnosis in the UK? A guide to waiting times and your options

If you or your child has been referred for an autism assessment, one of the first questions you are likely to ask is: “How long…
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Woman and young boy playing together on a playroom floor

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS): what is it and how is it used in autism assessments

What is an ADOS assessment? Learn how the ADOS is used in autism diagnosis, what happens during the assessment and how it is tailored for…
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Parent and young girl doing an activity together at a table

Private autism assessments for younger children

We offer private autism assessments for children aged 2 and over. Learn the early signs of autism, what happens during an assessment and how an…
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Is it worth paying for a private autism assessment? An evidence-based guide

For many individuals and families, deciding whether to pay for a private autism assessment is a significant financial and personal decision. While NHS autism assessments…
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