A thorough, respectful assessment for children from age 5. Multidisciplinary team, school observation, detailed report and ongoing support — all in our sensory-informed Hive clinic in Cramlington.
Book a free callWhat’s includedWHAT IS A NEUROAFFIRMING ASSESSMENT
Families seek an assessment to better understand their child, explain differences to others, or access the right support at school. Our approach is gentle, strengths-based and focused on understanding each child’s unique profile — not fitting them into a diagnostic checklist.
We use gold-standard tools including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including a Highly Specialist SLT and Specialist Autism Nurse.
We assess children aged 5 and above. If your child is younger or you’re unsure whether assessment is appropriate, contact us for a free chat — we’ll be honest about whether now is the right time.
NHS autism assessment waiting lists in Northumberland regularly run to 18–24 months. A private assessment means your child gets the support they need now — and our reports are fully accepted for EHCP applications and school SEND support.
Yes. Our reports follow NICE guidance and are written to the standard required for EHCP applications, Annual Reviews and NHS shared care.
THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
A relaxed 20-minute call. No forms, no pressure — just a conversation about your child.
£95 initial appointment at The Hive. We gather background history and agree next steps.
Observation, standardised tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R), school visit where appropriate, and MDT discussion.
Detailed written report with practical recommendations, plus a feedback session to go through findings together.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Yes. Our reports meet the standards required for EHCP applications and school SEND support. We write them to be practically useful, not just diagnostic.
The process typically spans 4–8 weeks from screening to report, depending on school availability and scheduling.
Yes — we can discuss installment options. Just ask when you book your free screening call and we’ll find something that works.
We currently offer autism assessments for children aged 5 and above. Contact us if you’re unsure whether your child meets the criteria.
We use gold-standard tools including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, in line with NICE guidance for autism assessment.
You receive a detailed written report and a feedback session. Therapy can begin immediately if needed — no re-referral required.
GET STARTED
Book a free 20-minute call with our team. No pressure, no commitment — just a friendly conversation about your child.
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