Help & Resources
Plain-English guides, glossary of terms, and helpful external resources. Written by our clinical team.
Guides
Plain-English guides to neurodiversity assessments and support — written by our clinical team.
About the service
Who we are, what we do, where we're based, regulation and our team
Initial Support and first conversations
For people considering an assessment, exploring whether it's the right step, or wanting to talk to someone before deciding
Assessments
Assessment process, pricing, timelines, age groups, formats and what to expect
Reports and outcomes
What's in the report, how long it takes, who else can see it, recognition by NHS / employers / schools
Booking, fees and payments
How to book, payment methods, funding, refunds and rescheduling
Right to Choose and NHS pathways
What Right to Choose is, how it works, and how it relates to our services
Practical and access info
Sensory accommodations, online platform, accessibility, languages and opening hours
Useful Links
Helpful external organisations and official guidance.
National Autistic Society
The UK's leading autism charity with extensive information and support services.
Autistica
UK autism research charity funding research to improve understanding and lives.
Ambitious about Autism
National charity supporting children and young people with autism.
NICE Guidelines (Autism)
Official NHS guidelines on autism recognition, referral, diagnosis and management.
Glossary of Terms
Understanding the language used in autism assessments and reports.
ADOS-2
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – a standardised assessment where a clinician observes social communication through structured activities.
ADI-R
Autism Diagnostic Interview – a detailed interview with parents/carers about developmental history and current behaviours.
NICE Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines – the official UK standards for how autism assessments should be conducted.
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
A team of different specialists working together on your assessment, as recommended by NICE guidelines.
Masking
When an autistic person consciously or unconsciously hides their autistic traits to fit in socially. Common in adults and particularly women.
Stimming
Self-stimulatory behaviour like hand-flapping, rocking, or fidgeting that helps autistic people regulate their sensory experience.
Sensory Processing
How the brain receives and interprets information from the senses. Many autistic people experience sensory differences.
Executive Function
Mental skills including planning, organisation, time management, and flexible thinking that some autistic people find challenging.
What to Expect
Understand the assessment process before you begin.