Autism Assessment Hertfordshire – Private Child Autism Assessment
“What is the process for getting a private child autism assessment?” is a question we are often asked. Here we have outlined the process for you.
Initial Enquiry
In the first instance, a family completes our contact form here on our website. We ask for your name, email address and telephone number. Furthermore, there is a space for you to tell us, in brief, your main concerns for requesting the autism assessment. Importantly, please include in this space any other diagnoses or previous ASD assessments.
Clinician Contact
You will then hear from one of our Clinicians who will agree on a plan with you.
Deposit for Private Child Autism Assessment
At this stage, we would also ask you to make an initial payment of £95 deposit.
Screening Questionnaires
The Clinician will then send out screening questionnaires both to the family at home and also to the childs school.
Screening Questionnaire Analysis
Upon receipt of the completed questionnaires a clinician will analyze them.
Second Payment
The family will then decide if they wish to proceed with the autism assessment and if so, the next installment of £700 is paid.
Remote Interview – Private Child Autism Assessment
A mutually convenient appointment is scheduled with the family and a Clinical Psychologist This appointment tends to last between 90 minutes and 2 hours.
Final Payment
Once again, to proceed with the autism assessment, the final installment of £1000 is payable at this stage.
Child Face-to-Face Appointment Hertfordshire
Next, your child attends a face-to-face appointment to complete an Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-II). This appointment lasts for approximately 1 hour. Alternatively an ADOS-II and cognitive assessment (for enhanced autism assessment).
Team Meeting
A multidisciplinary team meeting is held to review the overall assessment. Moreover, at this meeting, the team will agree on the diagnostic outcome.
Report Written
Finally, a full report, detailing the assessment and recommendations, is written. And finally, on completion, sent to the family.
Autism Assessment Hertfordshire – Follow-Up
Once the report has been received, if required, the family may request a follow-up appointment, within 4 weeks of the report being sent, to discuss the assessment report. This Appointment may be for up to 1 hour.
If you would like to request an assessment please fill in our Contact Form . If you have any immediate questions, you may find them on or FAQ page. Please do connect with us on Facebook too.