Many individuals are currently faced with lengthy waiting times for formal diagnostic assessments and our screenings can provide some valuable insights, which may help identify what type of support may be beneficial, as well as clarifying if neurodivergent traits are present.
Although we do not provide full clinical diagnostic assessments, we are able to signpost to NHS or private diagnostic services. We have a network of private Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists who specialise in autism and ADHD. If required, we can write a referral letter which includes a summary of findings from the pre-diagnostic screening, to assist with the formal assessment process. Our pre-diagnostic screening explores possible autism and ADHD traits, and we carry out sensory profiling, as well as considering the extent to which a person may have developed masking and compensatory behaviours.
The fee for a neurodiversity pre-diagnostic screening is £350. The screening is available for adults of 18 years plus, and involves them completing a series of questionnaires, which will be analysed prior to attending a 1.5 hour consultation with either Deborah Wortman or Ruth Williams, who are specialist Psychotherapists within the area of Neurodiversity, qualified in ADOS-2 and ADI-R. They will take a developmental history and further explore the information contained within the questionnaires. We appreciate that individuals can feel nervous about their consultation and we are experienced in helping candidates feel relaxed. We endeavour to make this process as informal as possible and regularly receive feedback to say people have felt ‘heard’ and ‘validated’. The screening process helps them to understand and make sense of their differences, thus making it a positive experience.
Following the screening, if it is agreed that a clinical diagnostic assessment is warranted, individuals may wish to pursue a formal diagnosis or may chose simply to ‘identify’ as autistic or as having ADHD. If a formal diagnosis is not required, there is the option of arranging some additional consultations to offer support for those who would like to understand themselves better in relation to their neurodivergent traits. People may wish to focus on a range of strategies to address some of the challenges which can be encountered in their relationships and in other parts of their daily lives.
Cancellation Policy for Pre-Diagnostic Screening Appointments
To secure your booking of a Pre-Diagnostic Screening, 50% of the fee must be transferred within 48 hours after the consultation date has been agreed with the client. The remaining 50% of the fee is to be transferred when returning the completed screening questionnaires are submitted 7 days before the consultation.
If a screening consultation is cancelled by the client with more than 7 days’ notice prior to the consultation, the client will receive an 80% refund
If a cancellation is made between 3 & 6 days before the consultation, the client will receive a 50% refund
Any cancellations with less than 3 days’ notice before the consultation are non-refundable.
If ever Aspire staff need to cancel a consultation due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, Aspire Consultancy will offer a re-scheduled appointment at their earliest convenience, or provide a full refund if the client requests this.
One-Hour Consultations
We can offer confidential discussions with individuals, parents and partners, who are wondering whether they or a family member, may be on the autistic spectrum or have ADHD. This is not a screening consultation but can be helpful for those who need to talk things through before deciding what to do next, and to identify what type of support may be beneficial.
Consultation fee is £100 per hour.
Cancellation Policy for One-Hour Consultations
Payment is required to be transferred 72 hours before your session, and a minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or re-arrange an appointment, otherwise the full session fee will be payable.