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At IndigoMinds, our neuro-affirmative child autism assessments are led by experienced clinicians and follow NICE guidelines. We help families understand their child's unique strengths, challenges, and needs — with care, respect, and clarity.
Assessment from £1,500
Flexible payment options available
3 – 4 weeks
Typical wait time
What to Expect
A child autism assessment is a structured and in-depth process conducted using gold-standard diagnostic tools and following NICE guidelines.
We explore your child's communication style, social interaction, sensory profile, interests, behaviour, and development through structured interviews, play-based observations, and collaboration with families and schools.
You will receive a clear outcome, thoughtful explanation, and practical recommendations to support your child at home, at school, and in daily life.
Who May Benefit
An assessment may be helpful if your child:
Your child has differences in social communication or interaction
Your child has intense interests or relies heavily on routines
Your child is sensitive to sensory input such as noise, texture, or light
Your child's behaviour differs significantly between home and school
You have concerns about your child's emotional regulation
You are seeking clarity to access the right support for your child
Every assessment pathway begins with an Initial Consultation to ensure the process is clinically appropriate and tailored to your individual needs.
Our Assessment Process
Here's what happens during your child's assessment journey.
Completed Initial Consultation
You've completed your Initial Consultation, confirming that a child autism assessment is the right next step for your child.
Information Gathering
Families complete detailed developmental history questionnaires and rating scales. Where appropriate, we request input from school staff to build a complete picture of your child's profile.
Assessment Sessions
Attend a combination of in-person and/or online sessions, including clinical interview, structured observational assessment (ADOS-2), and an ADI-R interview with parents or carers.
Clinical Review
Our clinical team reviews all assessment findings within a structured multidisciplinary framework to ensure a balanced, evidence-based outcome for your child.
Feedback Session
Join a session where we explain the outcome, confirm any diagnoses, and discuss your child's strengths and needs, along with recommended next steps.
Personalised Report
Receive a detailed, personalised report within two weeks, including diagnostic conclusions (where applicable), strengths profile, and tailored recommendations for home, school, and daily life.
What You Receive
Comprehensive written diagnostic report
Clear diagnostic conclusion (where criteria are met)
Child's strengths and profile summary
Personalised recommendations for home and school
School support guidance
School observation (if required)
GP correspondence (if requested)
Signposting to further support resources
Our reports follow NICE guidelines and are widely accepted by schools, local authorities, healthcare providers, and support services.
Our Pricing
Clear, transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
Multi-Day, Hybrid Assessment
Flexible pathway delivered across multiple sessions.
- Delivered across structured sessions
- Includes at least one face-to-face appointment
- Allows time for reflection and information gathering between appointments
- Ideal for individuals or families who prefer a paced assessment process
Includes full clinical review, feedback session, and comprehensive written report.
Book Initial ConsultationSame-Day, In-Person Assessment
Comprehensive face-to-face autism assessment delivered in a single structured appointment.
- Comprehensive face-to-face assessment
- Delivered in one focused half-day appointment
- Streamlined format for those who prefer a dedicated experience
- Efficient pathway while maintaining full clinical rigour
Includes full clinical review, feedback session, and comprehensive written report.
Book Initial ConsultationFlexible Payment Options
We offer flexible payment options to help make accessing our assessment services easier and more manageable.
Spread the cost with interest-free payments through Klarna Pay in 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will my child need to attend in person?
Yes. All assessment pathways include at least one face-to-face session. Observational assessment is most accurate in person and helps ensure the best outcome for your child.
Do you use recognised diagnostic tools?
We use gold-standard tools including ADOS-2 and ADI-R alongside structured clinical interviews and multi-source information gathering, following NICE guidelines.
What if my child does not receive a diagnosis?
Your child will still receive a detailed written report outlining findings, strengths, and personalised recommendations for home, school, and daily life.
Are your reports accepted by schools and the NHS?
Our assessments follow NICE guidelines and are widely accepted by schools, educational psychologists, local authorities, and healthcare providers.
Do you need to involve the school?
Where appropriate, we liaise with school staff to gather important contextual information. This supports a thorough and accurate assessment.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Flexible payment options via Klarna are available for families who would like to apply.
Wondering if your child might see the world a little differently?
Our psychologists have created a simple online questionnaire to help you explore whether your child may be showing traits of autism, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental differences, and whether a full assessment may be the right next step for your child.
Take an online testReady to Move Forward?
Book an Initial Consultation to explore whether an autism assessment is the right next step for your child, or, if you're unsure, start with a Discovery Call.