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 an analysing the degree 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 meeting with either Deborah Wortman or Ruth Williams, who are specialist Psychotherapists within the area of Neurodiversity, and are both 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.
If, after the screening, a formal diagnosis is not required, there is the option of arranging some additional consultations to support 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.
One-Hour Consultations
We can offer confidential discussions with individuals, parents and partners, who are wondering whether they or their family member, may be on the autistic spectrum or have ADHD.
Consultation fee is £100 per hour.