Private Autism Assessment in Bournemouth

£1,495 for adults and £1,795 for children, covering the assessment, panel review and written report.

ADOS-2 for observational assessment and ADI-R for developmental interview, alongside AQ-10 screening and standardised scales for empathy, anxiety and mood. These are the recognised instruments rather than an in-house questionnaire.

Screening and a first appointment are usually available within days. How quickly the whole assessment completes depends largely on collateral information, meaning school records or someone who knew you as a child, so starting that early makes the biggest difference.

Much of the assessment can be run by video. Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, is available if in person suits you better.

The reports are written to be accepted by schools, universities and employers for adjustments, and for Disabled Students’ Allowance and Access to Work applications.

They frequently co-occur and are often assessed together. Ask when you book, since it changes the appointments and the cost.

Possibly. In England, Right to Choose lets you pick your provider for an NHS-funded assessment at no cost, with a GP referral. Waits are long in most areas, often years for adults, which is why people pay. Ask your GP first.

The Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination, verbal and visual recall testing, and attention and processing speed measures, alongside blood tests and imaging where needed.

It helps a great deal, and it is part of the recognised process. If nobody is available, say so at booking rather than assuming it rules you out. Assessments do proceed without it, using other evidence.

No. There is no medication for autism itself. Medication can help with co-existing conditions such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which often occur alongside it.

An assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis. A thorough one sometimes identifies something else that fits better, which is a useful answer rather than a wasted fee.