Our Services

Autism Diagnostic Assessment

Post Diagnostic Support

Training Packages

Pricing

Screening Assessment

Includes:

• An opportunity to meet with the person seeking assessment
• Completion of information gathering questionnaire
• Face to Face consultation (either in person or virtually);
  • to discuss the information gathered from the questionnaire and gain additional information
  • to explore the reasons for seeking assessment
  • to explore an autistic identify with you, and within this, the diagnostic framework
• Summary report outlining the screening assessment and recommendations following this.
• A screening assessment allows us to explore with you the value of an in-depth multidisciplinary assessment and make an informed decision about next steps, ensuring full understanding of the assessment process and possible outcomes.

Specialist Autism Diagnostic Assessment

An in depth, gold standard autism assessment will be carried out by a minimum of two professionals with differing clinical backgrounds who have significant experience and highly specialist skills in the area of autism diagnosis. The assessment includes the use of clinical tools as recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guidelines. Assessment tools link directly to the most up to date framework for consideration of a diagnosis (DSMV).

All assessments are carried out ensuring that the person’s best interests are at the centre of the assessment. This means assessments can differ between each person however, a core assessment will always include;  

• The completion of a detailed developmental history. We are trained in a range of formal assessments to assist with this, including the ADI-R, ACIA and DISCO
• The completion of a face to face assessment with the person using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) assessment  
• Education or workplace setting visit and/or liaison as deemed appropriate by the assessing team  
• Feedback appointment – the outcome of the assessment will be fed back along with information regarding the assessment components and recommendations. This session will allow open discussion and provide opportunity to ask questions regarding the assessment and the outcome.  
• Detailed report which outlines the components of the assessment, the outcome, an in-depth profile of a person’s experiences, strengths and challenges and recommendations  

Some assessments will require additional elements to those listed above and these will be discussed fully with you if required.

Prior to screening assessments, we always provide you with an accessible appointment letter which shows a picture of the building and the clinicians, and uses visual symbols to support understanding of who, where, when and what to expect.

This video also explains what to expect when you come for your assessment.

At Everything Autism we know that being formally recognised as autistic is often the very start of a personal journey for the children and adults we meet. Whilst finding out more about your neurotype can answer lots of questions, it can also lead to lots of new questions and a sense of ‘what next?’.

We have therefore developed services for children, adults and their families to access post diagnosis to support them as they begin their journey.

Family Support Sessions

These sessions aim to provide a safe space for adult family members to come together following their child or young person being recognised as Autistic. The sessions are led by members of Everything Autism but are relaxed and allow for more free flow discussion that naturally arises.

Participants are able to signal whether they would like to actively participate or just listen. Everyone is welcome.

Sessions aim to support members to explore;

• Neurodiversity and being Neuro-affirming​
• Explaining Autism to your child/children​
• Ableism​
• Rights​
• Advocacy

Sessions run regularly and dates and times change to support people to access sessions that fit around their life and commitments. Please click the link below to find out the next available session and to book a place.

One to One Sessions

We offer one to one sessions with a member of the Everything Autism Team. Sessons are neuro-affirming and are focused on enhancing people’s strengths and celebrating their neurodivergence. They aim to support the person and/or their family members to gain a deeper understanding of their unique autistic identity post assessment.

There are two types of support available:  

1. Sessions are for parents or adult family members to help understand their child/young person’s neurodivergent identity (block of 6 sessions) 

2. Sessions are post diagnostic support for the individual themselves (ages 11+, block of 6 sessions)  

Whilst sessions for the individual under 18 (must be 11 years+) can be requested without parental sessions, parents completing sessions themselves is highly recommended alongside/prior. This helps all family members to have a deeper and wider understanding of autistic experience which will help support the family unit going forwards.  

Sessions will enable the person(s) to be able to choose four topics to explore and will offer an overview of understanding in this area. Sessions will consider the differences between a neurotypical and autistic presentation, and then consider how this is applicable to them as an individual.    

Session Structure (6 session block)

The initial session will always be focused on outlining the aims of the sessions. It will be an opportunity to explore the individual’s journey and consider what being diagnosed as autistic means for them/their young person. This session will consider the individual’s hopes and aspirations for the sessions, and there will be an opportunity to discuss neurodiversity more generally.  

Sessions 2–4 will focus on the topics chosen from a provided list. Whilst session topics will be selected prior, there will be flexibility to allow for this to change as the sessions progress if needed.  

The final session will consider whether the person’s aspirations have been met and allow recapping and consider the next steps in their journey. There is an option of adding additional sessions if required.   

Please email to find out more or to book sessions.

Please note all of our post diagnostic service are accessible to people who have not accessed assessment through Everything Autism.

• We offer a range of neuro-affirming training packages for education and work places which can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual setting.

• Each course has been designed to support participants to re-examine perceptions of what it means to be autistic, challenging historical and stereotypical views of autism. Attendees will be guided in expanding their knowledge about what an autistic identity really is by learning about autism through the lens of neurodiversity; thinking about profiles of strengths and challenges. These courses have been developed using resources created by autistic advocates, reflecting on real lived experience, amplifying autistic perspectives. Each course includes information on;
  • Understanding the importance of changing terminology within the world of autism.
  • Raising awareness of autism as an identity; considering differences not deficits
  • Challenging common misconceptions about autism
  • Understanding the autistic profile: considering communication and interaction from an autistic perspective and discovering more about autistic ways of engaging in stimming, predictability, interests and sensory processing.
  • Understanding how the bias of ableism can negatively impact people’s opinion about autism
  • Understanding the value of autism identification (formal or otherwise)
  • Increasing confidence in autism knowledge and best practice language to aid positive discussions with autistic people and their support network.

Course Costing

Costing will be based on the requirements of the setting requesting training and can be discussed by contacting:

  07496 219645

Testimonials regarding Everything Autism Training Packages 

‘I found the training both interesting and enlightening - it really made me question my own practice’  Headteacher, Primary School

‘The trainers were both knowledgeable and challenging during the training sessions – which encouraged us to really think how we can perceive autism as a different way of how an individual’s brain works, rather than as a condition’ Headteacher, Primary School

‘I would recommend the training to anyone as an absolute must for a clear understanding of neurodiversity’  Teacher, Primary school

‘It didn’t meet my expectations, it went beyond! Very well put together and presented. I think it was useful to all different interests in the subject (professional and personal). Great thought provoking presentation.’ Delegate, Construction Group Training

All of our services are unique to each person. Our services are therefore priced according to individual need.

We will always agree an assessment/treatment plan with you and be open and honest with you about what we feel is required and why.