Autism Assessments

At Kingfisher Psychology, we meet many people who identify as neurodivergent, but have been on an assessment waiting list for years. There is a huge gap in the system, leaving people feeling lost and disheartened. In response to this, we offer autism assessments that provide clarity, compassion and practical advice for people seeking answers.

Our diagnostic autism assessments are:

  • Friendly and neuro-affirming.
  • Multi-disciplinary- lots of different expertise.
  • Accepting of exactly who you are.
  • Respectful, supportive, and empowering.
  • Sensory-Friendly.
  • Fast- no waiting lists.
  • Inclusive- queer friendly, trans friendly, disabled friendly.
  • Ethical, we donate our time to those in need.

Diagnosis is just the beginning

We connect you with resources, peer groups, and practical strategies to help you thrive. All our assessment reports are person-centred and tailored especially for you. Kingfisher Psychology also offer ongoing support and therapy for those who need it.

What will my autism assessment look like? (adults)

You will be offered a two-hour appointment for your autism assessment, which will be with one or two of our practitioners, who will already have read your screening
questionnaire. Appointments for adults can be face-to-face or online, whichever suits you best.


This session is a friendly informal discussion about your experiences. We will guide you through what we need to know, and it is our job to bring out the relevant information. You can pause or take a break anytime. We encourage you to invite a friend or family member to attend the appointment with you. This will allow us to speak with someone who knows you really well, and so that you feel supported.

We may ask to meet with you again to complete an assessment tool called the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) which is a short activity based task. This is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)


Following your assessment appointments, all the information will be gathered together to discuss with our team to get an outcome. You will then be booked in for a
feedback session to discuss the outcome, get recommendations and have the
opportunity to ask questions.

What will my child’s autism assessment look like?

Assessments for children and young people under the age of 18 involve a team approach to gathering information, as recommended by NICE guidelines.


This will be done in a few stages:

  1. Questionnaire completed by family.
  2. School observation where possible (we know that not every child is currently
    in education).
  3. Online family/ parent appointment to discuss development and childhood
    (young person also welcome)
  4. Appointment for child/ young person and their parent/ carer, face-to-face at
    our clinic.

Following your assessment appointment, all the information will be gathered together to discuss with our team to get an outcome. You will be booked in for a
feedback session to discuss the outcome, get recommendations and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Kingfisher Psychology offers advice and support across the lifespan and all are welcome. We are an inclusive service, and value clients from all backgrounds and circumstances. We are especially keen to support adult women to understand themselves better.

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