What to Expect

During the initial diagnosis consultation with you we will talk through what a diagnosis could mean, the impact that it may have and why you need one.

Sometimes labels can be very useful to put support in place at school, work or home. Sometimes they are a burden, and can weigh heavily unless the right advice and support is available.

Questionnaires will be sent out to parents to fill in alongside teachers from school. These will contribute to the comprehensive developmental history interview with you in person. The interview can take up to two hours with one of our expert team who is trained specifically to gather background information and build up a picture.

The ADOS- 2 stands for Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition. It is considered to be the ‘gold standard’ instrument for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our trained expert in ADOS - 2 will take you through a series of activities, none of which need to be prepared for. Younger children may want to bring a snack, as the observation can last for up to two hours. It will be filmed so that the case can be reviewed and coded with team members.

Once the team has reached a joint conclusion, you will be invited into our Clinic to receive feedback on the assessment. This will be given to you in a safe and knowledgeable environment that welcomes questions. We will suggest areas that could benefit from ongoing support by one of our expert clinicians to help you in areas that may be an everyday struggle. We aim to inspire people by encouraging inclusive environments for everyone on the neuro-spectrum, helping all autistic people to achieve their potential.