Our bespoke Child Autism assessments
Our bespoke Child Autism assessments are designed to build a clear, compassionate understanding of your child’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges.
We provide a personalised, face-to-face experience carried out by experienced clinicians, many of whom bring both professional expertise and lived insight.
We take the time to listen carefully to both you and your child, ensuring a thorough and supportive process from start to finish.
Following the assessment, we offer ongoing guidance and practical support to help your child thrive at home, in school, and beyond.
All assessments are conducted in line with NICE gold standard guidelines, giving you confidence in a high-quality, evidence-based approach.
What does an autism assessment for a child involve?
Our thorough and accurate assessments – which take place over 6-8 weeks - involve the following steps:
Child Autism Assessment
Step 1 — Fill in registration forms online. You'll receive screener questionnaires about your child to help the clinicians gather evidence of possible autism. Contact the team with any questions.
Step 2 — Attend an online meeting with one of our friendly practitioners to share information about your child's profile of strengths and needs.
Step 3 — Your child attends an in-person session with our practitioners. They'll play games, complete simple tasks, and chat about their experiences. Your child can bring something familiar, and you're welcome to stay throughout.
Step 4 — Our practitioners and psychologist meet to review all the information gathered and decide which diagnosis best suits your child's presentation.
Step 5 — Once the final report is ready, you'll have a 1-hour session with a Next Steps support worker to talk through the recommendations and any school adjustments. Optional ongoing peer support is available.
Click on the images below to download our assessment pathway for children.
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Children’s Autism Assessment Pathway
Areas of life a diagnosis can support
Home
An autism assessment will help identify areas of strength and things that may be difficult with regard to home life. This could include personal care, sleep, mealtimes, or transitions. The assessment will provide bespoke
recommendations to support you in developing strategies alongside your child to help them thrive in all areas of their daily life.
Education
Understanding your child’s neurodivergent profile will provide a basis for advocating for their needs and any reasonable adjustments or support required to enable them to fully access their education.
Friendships and play
A better understanding of your child and their communication preferences will allow you to better support them in developing their friendships in the context of play and their specific interests.
What do I do with this diagnosis?
This will be different for everyone, but following the diagnosis, an individual might:
Access strengths-based and specialist support or therapy services.
Share the diagnosis with trusted adults who support the child, enabling them to better understand the child’s strengths and needs.
Speak to the child’s educational setting about any required reasonable adjustments.
Use it as a gateway to learn more about your child's neurodivergent profile.
If required, the report may signpost to medication services, though many individuals may access support and therapy in the first instance
Making your child feel comfortable
An autism assessment shouldn't feel like going to the dentist. At Autism Services Group, we make the process fun and accessible for young children. Check out our goodie bags, featuring Gerald the Giraffe!
Our community
We’ve helped transform lives through our assessments in the UK and Ireland, with empathy and care. This is why we love what we do!
Our community loves us
We’ve helped transform lives through our assessments in the UK and Ireland, with empathy and care. This is why we love what we do!
I had a very positive experience with Autism Services Group from start to finish. I made an enquiry about an ADHD assessment and received a call back to answer any of my questions, I then booked my assessment and was guided through every step by the very helpful staff. Thank you!
Julia K.
I recently had an autism assessment and giving I was really nervous and anxious about the assessment the team were excellent, they put me at ease and the process seemed less daunting, I would highly recommend this service to anyone thinking about going for a private assessment
Caroline M.
We have used Autism Services Group for both an adult and child combined assessment of autism and ADHD. We would heartily recommend them. We have found the team responsive, empathetic, clear, concise and simply easy to interact with. The process is quite intense, but the outcomes and recommendations were incredibly helpful. We also feel the team were very balanced, thorough and evidence-based. This really helps reassure us of the quality and gives us confidence in using the recommendations and diagnosis. Thanks again!
Annie A.
From the very beginning, the communication and support from ASG before the appointment were fantastic — the team made everything clear, organised and easy to understand, which really helped put me at ease.
I felt genuinely listened to throughout, and the assessment was carried out with care, empathy and without judgement. The conversations felt relaxed and supportive whilst still being very thorough and informative.
Rob P.
Why Autism Services Group
UK and Ireland–wide Assessments
Transparent Pricing (No added costs)
Tailored support based on location
Expert clinicians, psychiatrists, and staff
Empathetic admin team
Option of combined ADHD and Autism Assessment
Child Autism Assessment
Evidence-based Child Autism assessment
leading to support
£1995 (UK)
€2300 (Ireland)
Child Autism Assessment FAQs
Who are child autism assessments for?
Our assessments are suitable for all children who may show signs of autism, such as differences in communication, social interaction, or behaviour. Assessments are designed to provide clarity for families seeking understanding and support.
Are appointments available online or in person?
We offer a combination of online and in-person appointments.
To ensure we complete a thorough and accurate assessment, all children must attend an in-person appointment for the observational part of the assessment. This is an essential part of our assessment process and cannot be completed online.
Appointments with parents and carers, such as initial consultations, history-taking, feedback sessions, and follow-up discussions, can usually be conducted online if this is more convenient.
What happens during a child autism assessment?
Assessments are carried out by experienced Neurodevelopmental Assessors using gold-standard tools, including structured observations and interviews with parents or caregivers. The process is child-centred, ensuring each child feels comfortable, supported, and understood.
How do you adapt assessments for girls and children who mask their traits?
Our experts receive ongoing training to recognise the full spectrum of autism presentations. We understand that autistic girls and children who mask may show subtler traits or use coping strategies that differ from traditional diagnostic patterns. Our approach looks beyond surface behaviours to understand each child’s strengths, challenges, and support needs.
How long does the assessment process take?
We don’t commit to exact timeframes, as every family’s journey is unique. However, once a private assessment is booked, your process can begin within a week.
What does it mean that ASG adheres to NICE guidelines?
It means our experts follow the standards recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for autism diagnosis in children. This ensures your child’s assessment meets nationally recognised standards of quality and care.
What happens after my child’s assessment?
You’ll receive a detailed report with recommendations for next steps, including support strategies at home, in school, or through therapy. You'll also receive a bespoke next steps support appointment with one of our specialist support team members, all of whom have lived experience, to talk through your report in detail, discuss any recommendations and signposting, answer your questions, and help you understand the most appropriate next steps for you and your family.
Can I pay for my child’s assessment in installments?
Yes. Flexible payment options are available to help spread the cost.
Start Your Child’s Journey
Please contact our team, who will be here to help you start your assessment journey.
We’re also available for a chat if you have any questions about our assessments.
Unlike many assessment services out there, we like to talk about your needs first, before discussing anything involving payments
Your Journey. Our Support.