Specialist Assessments for Neurodoversity
For specialist asessments Natalie works with a multi-disciplinary team with decades of experience and expertise in providing assessments of Autism and ADHD for children and adults. Our assessments are gold standard, NICE compliant and accepted by the NHS, schools, colleges, universities, and workplaces.
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We start by looking in detail at presenting issues in a broad sense and historical information and behaviour across different settings to develop understanding and clarity. From here we consider whether neurodiversity may be part of the picture before proceeding with a step wise assessment.
Whatever the outcome, we develop bespoke recommendations that detail the reasonable adjustments that can be made to support access and inclusion, and mental health and well-being. We can also provide family, couples or individual intervention following assessment.
Autism assessments
We follow a step-wise assessment and consult with you at each stage. We start with an initial consultation that explores the behaviour of concern and whether these could be related to neurodiversity or other possible causes. For child assessments we include questionnaire screening, usually involving third parties, such as school teachers, followed by a diagnostic assessment if appropriate. The diagnostic assessment comes in 2 parts, a structured observation and a diagnostic interview. The assessment is concluded with a feedback session and you are provided with a full report with recommendations. Our recommendations are evidence-based and holistic.
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If you are concerned and would like to discuss you or your child's possible neurodiversity, we are here to help. We work with you to explore your concerns and find the best way forward.
ADHD assessments
We follow a stepwise assessment and consult with you at each stage. We start with an initial consultation that explores presenting behaviour, developmental history and whether the behaviour of concern is related to ADHD or other possible causes. We then carry out questionnaire screening, for children and adolescents this will involve their school or other third party, followed by a diagnostic assessment if appropriate. The diagnostic assessment involves an online test for ADHD - QBCheck, and a diagnostic interview.
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We are fortunate to have a child and adolescent psychiatrist as part of our team who can advise on medication should you require.
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