Our Pricing – Child Autism Assessments

To do that, an assessment needs to involve a minimum of two clinicians from different roles. The assessment content requires a Developmental History and an assessment of the child using a recognised assessment tool, such as the ADOS. Third-party input (generally the child’s school) and a report (of no determinate length) complete the necessary requirements. A report of just a page or two, providing a diagnosis, would technically suffice. 

Here at Help for Psychology, we go beyond what is needed to just ‘tick a box’, and therefore look at providing the best assessment service possible. We use additional assessment tools to provide families with highly detailed reports which don’t just acknowledge a diagnosis (if a diagnosis is the correct outcome), but guide them and schools in the best way of supporting the needs of their child, both now and in the future. Additionally, we include a cognitive assessment as part of our autism assessment. A cognitive assessment is not an essential part of an autism assessment in terms of providing a formal diagnosis, but it can be exceptionally useful. Most children (and young adults) have reasonably similar abilities in the different areas of the assessment (e.g., verbal and non-verbal reasoning, working memory, and processing speed). Many autistic children will have an uneven or ‘spiky’ profile of strengths and difficulties. 

Some may be extremely verbally able but struggle in many other areas. They may have difficulties retaining and manipulating information or copying information off the board. Others may have significant language difficulties but process nonverbal information much more efficiently. The outcome of the cognitive assessment is very useful for getting the appropriate support within the school. 

The first step to using our service is to complete our FREE online screening, which will provide guidance on the most appropriate next step. In the meantime, listed below are details of our autism assessment and the options we offer, which can be utilised to fully meet your child’s specific needs.[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”6344″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”.vc_custom_1726691574259{padding-top: 50px !important;}” link=”https://help4psychology.co.uk/assessment-payment-plans/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]At Help for Psychology, we realise that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t recognise a child’s individual needs. However, we do realise that every Autism Assessment should be a Gold Standard. We have, therefore, developed a very robust gold standard assessment, along with options, to help meet the specific needs of each child being formally assessed by us. Most autism assessment providers try to ensure they tick the box in terms of meeting the minimum requirements of NICE guidelines.

To do that, an assessment needs to involve a minimum of two clinicians from different roles. The assessment content requires a Developmental History and an assessment of the child using a recognised assessment tool, such as the ADOS. Third-party input (generally the child’s school) and a report (of no determinate length) complete the necessary requirements. A report of just a page or two, providing a diagnosis, would technically suffice. 

Here at Help for Psychology, we go beyond what is needed to just ‘tick a box’, and therefore look at providing the best assessment service possible. We use additional assessment tools to provide families with highly detailed reports which don’t just acknowledge a diagnosis (if a diagnosis is the correct outcome), but guide them and schools in the best way of supporting the needs of their child, both now and in the future. Additionally, we include a cognitive assessment as part of our autism assessment. A cognitive assessment is not an essential part of an autism assessment in terms of providing a formal diagnosis, but it can be exceptionally useful. Most children (and young adults) have reasonably similar abilities in the different areas of the assessment (e.g., verbal and non-verbal reasoning, working memory, and processing speed). Many autistic children will have an uneven or ‘spiky’ profile of strengths and difficulties. 

Some may be extremely verbally able but struggle in many other areas. They may have difficulties retaining and manipulating information or copying information off the board. Others may have significant language difficulties but process nonverbal information much more efficiently. The outcome of the cognitive assessment is very useful for getting the appropriate support within the school. 

The first step to using our service is to complete our FREE online screening, which will provide guidance on the most appropriate next step. In the meantime, listed below are details of our autism assessment and the options we offer, which can be utilised to fully meet your child’s specific needs.[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][vc_single_image image=”6344″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”none” css=”” link=”https://help4psychology.co.uk/finance/”][gt3_spacing height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1751635433628{border-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”28″]

Gold Standard –

Autism Assessment

Price – £1,750

Gold Standard – Autism Assessment

Price – £1,750

• Developmental history taken by a Neurodevelopmental Specialist* and supervised by a Clinical Psychologist or equivalent
• ADOS-2 (we use age-related versions) carried out by either a Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• SRS-2
• SPM-2
• School report
• Multi-disciplinary case review led by a Clinical Psychologist or equivalent
• Up to 30 minutes feedback via Google Meet
• Report (approx 25 pages, with additional pages for optional assessments selected) including recommendations

A cognitive assessment is not an essential part of an autism assessment in terms of providing a formal diagnosis, but it can be very useful. Most children (and young adults) have reasonably similar abilities in the different areas of the assessment (e.g., verbal and nonverbal reasoning, working memory, and processing speed). Many autistic children will have an uneven or ‘spiky’ profile of strengths and difficulties.

Some may be extremely verbally able but struggle in many other areas. They may have difficulties retaining and manipulating information or copying information off the board. Others may have significant language difficulties but process nonverbal information much more efficiently. [/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][gt3_button button_title=”Book or Enquire Now” button_size=”large” button_alignment=”center” btn_icon_type=”font” btn_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-chevron-right” btn_icon_position=”right” btn_font_size=”16″ css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhelp4psychology.co.uk%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Book%20or%20Enquire%20Now|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][gt3_button button_title=”View Payment Plan Details” button_size=”large” button_alignment=”center” btn_icon_type=”font” btn_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-chevron-right” btn_icon_position=”right” btn_font_size=”16″ css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhelp4psychology.co.uk%2Fassessment-payment-plans%2F|title:Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Flexible%20Finance|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][gt3_button button_title=”Book or Enquire Now” button_alignment=”block” btn_font_size=”16″ css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhelp4psychology.co.uk%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Book%20or%20Enquire%20Now|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][gt3_button button_title=”View Payment Plan Details” button_alignment=”block” btn_font_size=”16″ css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhelp4psychology.co.uk%2Fassessment-payment-plans%2F|title:Learn%20more%20about%20our%20Flexible%20Finance|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][gt3_spacing height=”40px”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”2″ css=”” accent_color=”#CCDD44″][gt3_spacing height=”40px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1725538839610{border-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”28″]

Gold Premium –

Autism Assessment

Price – £2,475

Gold Premium – Autism Assessment

Price – £2,475

• Developmental history taken by a Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician
• ADOS-2 (we use age-related versions) carried out by either a Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• Cognitive assessment
• SRS-2 
• SPM-2 
• School report
• Multi-disciplinary case review led by the lead clinician
• Up to 60 minutes feedback via Google Meet
• Report (approx 45 pages, with additional pages for optional assessments selected) including recommendations

The ADOS-2 improves on the original ADOS, which at the time was already viewed as ‘the Gold Standard’ for the observational assessment of autism. It can be used to evaluate almost anyone suspected of having autism from very young children with no speech, to adults who are verbally fluent. (We assess children from the age of four).[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]

• Provides a highly accurate picture of current symptoms, unaffected by language
• Semi-structured, standardised assessment of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and repetitive behaviours
• Presents various activities that elicit behaviours directly related to a diagnosis of autism

• Find out whether symptoms indicate autism, a social communication disorder, or something else
• Assess social impairment in natural settings and from more than one perspective
• Multiple perspectives approach on behaviour uncovers a wide range of symptoms, including those that are relatively subtle
• Numerous independent studies demonstrate that the SRS-2 is unmatched in its ability to measure severity of social impairment in the mildest, and most common, forms of autism – including Social Communication Disorder, a new diagnosis included in DSM-5
• Brevity and sensitivity of the SRS-2 make it highly useful for a variety of assessment needs

• Social Communication and Interaction
• Restricted Interests and Repetitive Behaviour

The SPM-2 is a norm-referenced measure of function in the visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, gustatory, proprioceptive (body awareness), and vestibular (balance and motion) sensory systems, as well as praxis and social participation.[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][gt3_spacing height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1725286903697{background-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5C656D” font_size=”32″ responsive_font=”true” font_size_mobile=”24″]

We offer the following optional assessments:

Ten specific Adaptive Skills are measured by the ABAS-3; Communication, Community Use, Functional Academics, Home/School Living, Health and Safety, Leisure, Self Care, Self-Direction, Social skills, and Work. Measurement of an individual’s adaptive or functional skills is an important part of a diagnostic assessment; alongside the measurement of cognitive skills as it indicates an individual’s level of actual disability in everyday life. The ABAS-3 is compatible with DSM-5.

Price – £245[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Behaviour Rating Index of Executive Function (BRIEF-2)” tab_id=”1726608306266-d7446cbf-3d71″][gt3_message_box icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-info-circle” background=”#EBF1B2″ text_color=”#5C656D” closable=”” text=”The BRIEF-2 assesses everyday behaviours associated with executive function.”][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]It is a questionnaire completed by parents of children/adolescents aged 5 to 18 years. It can provide helpful information that is not easily gained from an assessment situation. Parent and teacher ratings of executive functions are good predictors of a child or adolescent’s functioning in many domains, including the academic, social, behavioural, and emotional domains.

Price – £245[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cognitive Assessment” tab_id=”1761123676405-dfd825c0-ce2c”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]A cognitive assessment is not an essential part of an autism assessment, but it can be very useful. We use the WPPSI IV (for children under the age of 7) or the WISC-V (for children and young people between the ages of 7 and 16 years 11 months), both of which are comprehensive assessments of several areas. The WPPSI provides a baseline assessment of a younger child’s ability, and the WISC assesses verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, working memory and processing speed. Most children and Young people have reasonably similar abilities in the different areas of the assessment.

However, many autistic children and young people have an uneven or ‘spiky’ profile of strengths and difficulties. Some may be extremely able verbally, but struggle in many other areas. Others may have significant language difficulties but process non-verbal information much more efficiently. Results of a cognitive assessment can be shared with school as evidence to support a request for additional support.

Price – £245[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Conners-4 ADHD Screening” tab_id=”1726610389524-7456557e-3caf”][gt3_message_box icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-info-circle” background=”#EBF1B2″ text_color=”#5C656D” closable=”” text=”The Conners Comprehensive Behaviour Rating Scales (Conners-4) is a screening tool for ADHD, and is designed to provide a complete overview of child and adolescent concerns and disorders.”][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]It is a multi- informant assessment of children and young people across multiple settings, with rating forms for parents, teachers, and the young person.

The key features of this screening:[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]

• Provides information which can indicate that an ADHD diagnosis may be appropriate (however, a diagnosis would need to be confirmed by a formal assessment. Additionally, a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, would also be able to discuss the possibility of medication with you.)
• Informing intervention and treatment strategies with information on a broad range of childhood disorders and concerns
• Details of where functioning is most impacted with impairment items that indicate how the child or young person functions in academic, home, and social settings
• Provides a multi-rater perspective of the child or young person’s difficulties with a Parent, Teacher, and Self-report version

Price – £195[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory- MACI (Age range: 13 to 19 years)” tab_id=”1726610568682-45df3613-06cd”][gt3_message_box icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-info-circle” background=”#EBF1B2″ text_color=”#5C656D” closable=”” text=”The MACI is a self-report questionnaire that has been normed on adolescents who are experiencing emotional or social difficulties and who are in the early phases of assessment and treatment.”][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]The first section of the interpretive report provided relates to those relatively enduring and pervasive character traits that are likely to underlie a young person’s difficulties. Rather than focus on specific problem areas, the report concentrates on any habitual, maladaptive methods of relating, behaving, thinking, and feeling.

Price – £295[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Parental Stress Index (PSI)” tab_id=”1726610641301-ee2002f0-a191″][gt3_message_box icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-info-circle” background=”#EBF1B2″ text_color=”#5C656D” closable=”” text=”The PSI is designed for the early identification of parenting and family characteristics that fail to promote normal development and functioning in children, children with behavioural and emotional problems, and parents who are at risk of dysfunctional parenting.”][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]The child characteristics are measured in six subscales:[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]

1. Distractibility/Hyperactivity
2. Adaptability
3. Reinforces Parent
4. Demandingness
5. Mood
6. Acceptability.

The parent personality and situational variables component consists of seven subscales:

1. Competence, Isolation
2. Attachment, Health
3. Role Restriction
4. Depression
5. Spouse

In both scales, the higher the percentile value, the more significant the level of difficulty.

Price – £295[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Speech and Language Assessment” tab_id=”1726610846372-0647a250-26c5″][gt3_message_box icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-info-circle” background=”#EBF1B2″ text_color=”#5C656D” closable=”” text=”Speech and language assessments (for children of 5 years to 18 years) can be delivered in person, or online if considered suitable for the child and able to meet their needs.”][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]We use the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-5 (CELF-5), the most up-to-date standardised assessment. The CELF-5 comprises a range of subtests to identify receptive and expressive language strengths and needs. 

If you are concerned that your child is showing difficulty with one or more of the areas shown below, they may benefit from a full speech and language assessment.

• Listening, attention, memory and language processing, particularly when lots of information is being given orally
• Following instructions, understanding questions and narratives
• Understanding and using vocabulary
• Expressing what they want to say, including difficulties with word finding, grammar, and sequencing their thoughts
• Social interaction, including difficulties joining in conversations, understanding jokes, and non-literal language
• Using language to express their thoughts and feelings, and to regulate their behaviour and their interactions with other people

Price – £595[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”DASH (Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting)” tab_id=”1726611076399-2467f09e-84fa”][gt3_message_box icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-info-circle” background=”#EBF1B2″ text_color=”#5C656D” closable=”” text=”This assessment can provide a more accurate description of why a child or adolescent (Age Range: 9 years to 16 years 11 months) is struggling to write legibly and at a normal speed.”][gt3_spacing height=”20px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]The Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting (DASH) is designed to identify children with handwriting difficulties. The DASH provides a measure of handwriting speed, which can be useful when determining eligibility for extra support for a child in school, where we report the assessment results and provide supportive strategies and recommendations. 

The DASH assessment identifies words per minute in relation to national averages under both test and non-test conditions. This gives a more accurate description of why the child is struggling to write legibly and at a normal speed.

All children may require some help with their handwriting at some point; however, profound handwriting difficulties are more likely to occur with the following conditions: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Dysgraphia.

The key features of this assessment: 

• Examine the child/adolescent’s fine motor and precision skills. 
• Examines the child/adolescent’s speed of producing well-known symbolic material.
• Examines their ability to alter the speed of performance on two tasks with identical content and free writing competency.
• Underlying problems that may mean your child may benefit from the DASH assessment:
• Difficulty identifying an object from a crowded background 
• Poor fine motor control 
• Difficulty doing up buttons/zips 
• Difficulty manipulating objects
• Difficulty drawing/copying pictures 
• Uncontrolled pencil movements 
• Cramped or illegible handwriting

Price – £195[/gt3_custom_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Extended Feedback” tab_id=”1726611240909-8a34c601-9ae3″][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]All our assessments include feedback. However, we offer an optional 60-minute session following receipt of your final report. This will enable you to ask questions and seek advice on how to support your child in the future.

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