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Outcomes delivered within 6 – 8 weeks
Recognised by the NHS and local authorities
Thorough report and feedback session
Bespoke complex needs assessments
What to expect
Complete the referral form and questionnaires for yourself or the person you are referring.
Our clinicians will review your referral form, and if appropriate, you will be invited to a Clinical Screening appointment. This is an online appointment to discuss your current and historic concerns and ensure that a full assessment is right for you.
A Lead Assessor and team of clinicians will be allocated. Assessments will take place with the person referred and the adults supporting them, if needed. This may include parents, caregivers, school or home staff.
The assessment package will vary depending on age and needs, but may include questionnaires, a thorough developmental history and an in person or online structured assessment.
Your Lead Assessor will bring together all the elements of your referral, screening, assessment and observations and discuss the findings with a panel of clinicians from a range of different backgrounds to come to a conclusion about an appropriate diagnosis.
Your Lead Assessor will meet with you to give feedback on the outcome of your assessment, including any diagnoses given and personalised recommendations for support and next steps. You will also receive a detailed report.
We also offer advice, skills and therapy for individuals and families.
Why choose MCTS
Outcomes delivered within 6- 8 weeks
Our team of experts will support you through a timely and comprehensive autism and ADHD assessment. We aim to deliver our outcome within 6- 8 weeks and not exceed 13 weeks from the point of referral.
Recognised by the NHS and local authorities
We adhere to DSM-V diagnostic criteria and follow NICE guidelines for autism assessment and diagnosis. Our assessments are recognised by the NHS and Local Authorities, which is crucial to accessing any support you are entitled to.
Comprehensive, evidence-based assessments for people across the South of England
Our autism and ADHD Assessment Service operates across the South of England. Our assessments are comprehensive and evidence-based, ensuring the highest safe and effective care standards.
A clinically driven service
We are a clinically driven service with an extended background in trauma-informed practice and individualised and person-centred care. We value the service users’ involvement and active participation in their assessment.
Individualised care
Our team of experts will conduct assessments in a sensitive and therapeutic way, ensuring that you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. Our service primarily provides online assessments; however, we can offer face-to-face assessments if clinically required.
Neuro-affirming practice
We consider physical, sensory, communication and behaviour unique features and do our best to reflect those in a strengths-based assessment and care plan that is not driven by an impairment-led approach, but is underpinned by a neuro-affirming approach. We aim to inspire the same way of thinking in all environments of our service users.
Comprehensive reports delivered with care and support
Our thorough assessments look at how the symptoms of autism and/or ADHD impact all areas of your life. Once the assessment is complete, we will review all the findings with you and provide tailored recommendations and strategies, regardless of the diagnostic outcome.
Safe, quality-assured service with a commitment to care and person-centred practice
We ensure the highest safe and effective care standards according to national guidelines of best practice and the legal frameworks we adhere to. We are also a non-profit organisation and reinvest at least 51% of our profits into providing better care for the people we work with.
Bespoke complex needs assessments
As experts in complexity, we also offer a bespoke assessment package in cases where it may be unclear what is causing the difficulties. This might be because the child or adult has co-occurring complex mental health difficulties, a high number of adverse childhood experiences, and/or safeguarding and child protection concerns.
If you are interested in our Complex Assessment Package, please contact expert.referrals@mcts.org.uk for a free initial consultation to discuss.
Pricing
Autism Assessment: £2,160
ADHD Assessment: £1,195
Combined Autism and ADHD Assessment: £2,850
Complex Needs Autism and/or ADHD Assessment: bespoke pricing
Waiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments are increasing nationwide
Autism and ADHD diagnosis is crucial for accessing the right help and support. Without it, many people face challenges at school, work, or home, which can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety or depression—and, in some cases, result in crisis or hospitalisation.
Waiting lists for Autism and ADHD assessments are increasing nationwide. The latest statistics from the National Autistic Society show that 86% of people waited longer than the recommended 13 weeks for autism assessment, with some waiting many years. By working with a private autism and ADHD assessment service, you will have access to a timely evaluation that could be life-changing for you or your child.
