Autism Assessment for Children & Adults

Autism can affect how people communicate, learn, behave, and socially interact. People may have repetitive and characteristic patterns of behaviour or narrow interests. Symptoms are usually present from early childhood and affect daily functioning. Both children and adults can have Autism and there can be differences in how this presents in males and females.

Choose a questionnaire below to determine whether you or someone you know may have behaviours that indicate the potential for Autism.

What is Autism?

Child Questionnaire

Adolescent Questionnaire

Adult Questionnaire

Cost of Pre-Screening Autism Assessment

To be used as an indicator of whether a comprehensive assessment is beneficial.

Autism Pre-screen

£149

Includes:

20-minute consultation
Pre-screening Autism questionnaires
Summary Report of Findings
Recommendations

ADHD and Autism Pre-screen

£229

Includes:

20-minute consultation
Pre-screening ADHD and Autism questionnaires
Summary Report of Findings
Recommendations

Cost of Autism Assessment

The assessment adheres to NICE Guidelines and can provide a medical diagnosis.

Child Assessment

£1750

Includes:

Initial Consultation
Pre-screening questionnaires
Diagnostic Assessment
School Observation
Comprehensive Feedback Meeting with lead clinician
Comprehensive Report
Recommendations and Resources

Adult Assessment

£1500

Includes:

Initial Consultation
Pre-screening questionnaires
Diagnostic Assessment
Comprehensive Feedback Meeting with lead clinician
Comprehensive Report
Recommendations and Resources

Decreased/absent response to sounds and voices
Decreased eye contact or face-watching
May not understand non-literal language (sarcasm, humour, idioms)
Difficulty with understanding social cues (body language, emotions/feelings of others, etc.)
Inappropriate judgement (appropriate vs. inappropriate situations and topics)
May prefer playing alone or only engaging in play with others on their own terms
Difficulty making and maintaining relationships with others
Getting overly upset with change or transitions from activity to activity

Autism Indicators

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Download your Free ' ADULT Autism Assessment ‘What to expect guide’

Download your Free ' CHILD Autism Assessment ‘What to expect guide’

What’s involved in an ADOS?

During the session, there will be various questions asked, and it is a chance for the clinician to get to know you or your child. There are no right or wrong answers to questions during the assessment. Everything is useful information for the clinician as we are simply trying to gather what you or your child finds easy and challenging.

As well as conversation, there are also some tasks. Some of the tasks will be done with the clinician, others will be done independently.

Is there anything I need to know about the ADOS?

The ADOS usually takes between 40-60 minutes and is carried out in a distraction-free clinical environment.

If the ADOS is carried out at home or school, it is best to choose a room, in which feels comfortable.

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About Linked Communication

Linked Communication offers a professional and friendly service where time and attention can be taken to ensure the service received is of the highest standard and there is minimal waiting time. Our specialist team will always take the time to provide expert advice so you are aware of all the pre-and post-diagnostic and therapy services available. Our clinic is for children and adults, based in Margate. We provide online or in-person therapy sessions.

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