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Private Diagnostic Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder


DIAGNOSIS | INDEPENDENCE | WELL-BEING


Register with Acorn Autism Specialists Today

Gold Standard Private Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) with Experienced, Registered Clinicians

for Children, Young People and Adults

Children [more]

£1970

Take the questionnaire (below) to find out if your child’s behaviours resemble those of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Designed for young people aged 4-XX years..

Young People [more]

£1970

Take this questionnaire to determine if your behaviours indicate the potential for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The screen is for people aged 11 - 17 years.

Adults [more]

£1950

Take this screen to determine if your behaviours indicate the potential for autism

spectrum disorder (ASD).

The screen is for people aged 18 years and over.

SUSANNE PAEZ

MSc. MRCSLT.

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Susanne qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist in 2008 with an MSc from the university of Essex.

Since then, Susanne has worked in a range of clinical settings including Autism Specialist schools, the NHS, nurseries, mainstream schools and in family homes.



Susanne has worked as part of a multidisciplinary team both privately and in the NHS as part of autism diagnostic teams.


She is trained in ADOS-2, SCERTS, PECS, Intensive Interaction and Makaton. 


Susanne is an advocate for neurodiversity awareness and is passionate about working with the autistic community.

About Acorn Autism Specialists

We provide private Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children (four years and over), young people and adults

We offer a gentle, personal approach and keep the diagnostic process relaxed and calm for you

We understand how important the outcome is for the person and their family

We use the "Gold standard" assessment tools (ADI-R and ADOS-2) as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for children and for adults

We will support you throughout the diagnostic journey with your own designated key clinician as your point of contact


The autism diagnostic assessment is a highly specialist assessment. There are no short-cuts. A less robust assessment, either online or with a sole professional, is more likely to result in mis-diagnoses or an incorrect diagnosis.


Whether the outcome is you, or your child, receiving a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder or confirmation that you, or your child, do not meet diagnostic criteria for ASD, we aim to help you develop a better understanding for you, or your child.

With you every step

The same experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team (Clinical Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist) will be with you through the whole "Gold standard" assessment

Face to face

assessments

Personal support during the diagnostic process with face to face assessment (following Covid restrictions). A more personal, reliable and robust assessment than online counterparts

Full potential


A detailed, person-centred report containing recommendations to support children and adults to achieve their full potential towards achieving well-being and success

The personal touch


A calm, friendly, personal approach in a lovely quiet assessment studio in the middle of the Essex countryside. Easy access and parking to reduce travel anxiety

1  With you every step

The same experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team (Clinical Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist) will be with you through the whole "Gold standard" assessment.

2  Face to face assessments

Personal support during the diagnostic process with face to face assessment (following Covid restrictions). A more personal, reliable and robust assessment than online counterparts.

3  Full potential

A detailed, person-centred report containing recommendations to support children and adults to achieve their full potential towards achieving well-being and success.

3  The person touch

A calm, friendly, personal approach in a lovely quiet assessment studio in the middle of the Essex countryside. Easy access and parking to reduce travel anxiety.

With you every step


The same experienced Multi-Disciplinary Team (Clinical Psychologist and Speech and Language Therapist) will be with you through the whole "Gold standard" assessment

Face to face

assessments

Personal support during the diagnostic process with face to face assessment (following Covid restrictions). A more personal, reliable and robust assessment than online counterparts

Full potential



A detailed, person-centred report containing recommendations to support children and adults to achieve their full potential towards achieving well-being and success

The personal

touch

A calm, friendly, personal approach in a lovely quiet assessment studio in the middle of the Essex countryside. Easy access and parking to reduce travel anxiety

“If I could snap my fingers and be non-autistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.”

Temple Grandin


Acorn Autism Specialists and Our Journey Together

Acorn Autism Specialists
Acorn Autism Specialists

First - The BeginningF

  • Initial contact through our website or phone
  • Complete the appropriate screening online
  • Complete the registration form online
  • A key clinician will contact you to discuss the screen, registration form and offer an appointment, if appropriate

Next - The Assessment

  • Face to face ADOS-2 assessment at our autism friendly clinic in the Essex countryside with easy access and parking
  • Developmental interview using the ADI-R either online or in person depending on Covid restrictions and preference
  • The assessment will be conducted with the same Multi-Disciplinary Team (Clinical Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy) throughout to ensure continuity of care and anxiety reduction

Then - The Outcome

  • Key Clinician phone call or email (dependent on your choice) to deliver the outcome of assessment to you within 24 hours after the completion of the assessment
  • Diagnostic draft report written and forwarded to you within 14 days following outcome
  • Appointment offered for feedback with key clinician to discuss report and recommendations
  • Final report provided which may also be shared with your GP at your request
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