At Shore Psychology we offer a staged appADHD and Autism Assessments
roach to assessments with the aim of making the process more flexible, empowering and price-conscious for our clients.We know that seeking an Assessment for ADHD and/or Autism, either for yourself or your child, is a big decision and often a substantial financial commitment. It can be a long wait to access these assessments in the NHS, but there is so much offered privately – how do you know you are getting the right assessment with experienced professionals?
We strive to ensure that we are always supportive and collaborative, ensuring you and your child feel listened to, respected, and understood every step of the way. Our processes are thorough and professional, following National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceOur clinicians approach ADHD & Autism assessments not only as professionals, but from a personal perspective, with many of us having accompanied child and adult family members through their diagnosis journeys.(NICE) guidelines.
roach to assessments with the aim of making the process more flexible, empowering and price-conscious for our clients.
We strive to ensure that we are always supportive and collaborative, ensuring you and your child feel listened to, respected, and understood every step of the way. Our processes are thorough and professional, following National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Read our article on Adult ADHD Assessments Here(NICE) guidelines.
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Pricing for ADHD and Autism Assessments
Appointment Type| Appointment TypePreliminary Assessment for ADHD and/or Autism | Price£240 Adult£240 | PriceStage 2 Children & Young PeopleFull Diagnostic Test for Autism | ||
| Stage 1£1510 | Preliminary Assessment for ADHD and/or Autism£1710 | £240Full Diagnostic Test for ADHD | £240£1110 | |
| Stage 2£1300 | Full Diagnostic Test for AutismFull Diagnostic Test for ADHD and Autism | £1510£2160 | £1710£2700 | |
| Full Diagnostic Test for ADHD | £1110 | £1300 | ||
| Full Diagnostic Test for ADHD and Autism | £2160 | £2700 |
Consultation Type
For PriceChildren & Young People Initial Consultation (1 Hour)diagnosed with ADHD who wish to pursue medication as a treatment, the fees for support with Edinburgh Psychiatry are detailed below:£425
Medication (Titration) Follow Up (30 mins)| Consultation Type£250 | PriceRoutine 6 – 12 Month Follow Up (30 mins) |
| Initial Consultation (1 Hour)£250 | £425 |
| Medication (Titration) Follow Up (30 mins) | £250 |
| Routine 6 – 12 Month Follow Up (30 mins)Adults | £250 |
(30 mins) diagnosed with ADHD who wish to pursue medication as a treatment, the fees for support with Edinburgh Adult Psychiatry are detailed below:Consultant
£180| Consultation TypeAssociate Specialist | Price£130 |
| Initial Consultation (45 Mins)Routine 6 – 12 Month Follow Up | Consultant (30 mins)£280Consultant Associate Specialist £180£225Associate Specialist |
| Titration Follow Up (Medication Review) £130 (30 mins)Private Prescription | Consultant Controlled Drug£180 £30 Associate Specialist Non-Controlled Drug £130£20 |
| Routine 6 – 12 Month Follow Up
(30 mins) | Consultant
£180
Associate Specialist £130 |
| Private PrescriptionADHD and Autism Assessment Process | Controlled Drug
£30
Non-Controlled Drug £20 |
ADHD and Autism Assessment Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Assessment for ADHD and/or Autism
What is it for?We will provide you with the outcome of the screening assessment, and discuss options with you.
This helps us advise you as to whether a full assessment for ADHD and/or Autism is recommended. If screening indicates that difficulties are not related to ADHD and/or Autism, we will explain this and review your options. If this happens, a Stage 2 Diagnostic Assessment is not required.
What happens?
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Check out Dr Rebecca Pryde’s recent video about how the assessment process works!What is it for?
Stage 2: Full Diagnostic Assessment for ADHD and/or AutismYou (and your child/ young person if they are being assessed) will meet again with your assessing clinician(s) for completion of appropriate further assessments and discussion of your experiences. This will include a taking a detailed developmental history. Another clinician may join for some of this to help provide a thorough assessment.
What is it for?Your clinician will arrange another appointment to meet with you to help the clinician observe any potential traits of autism and/or ADHD. This may include a standardised assessment tool such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) for assessments of autism. This will be discussed with you beforehand. If a child or young person is being assessed they will need to attend.
If our in-depth screening assessment indicates that significant traits suggestive of ADHD and/or Autism have been present throughout the life of the person being assessed, we will advise you to continue with a full diagnostic assessment. To ensure we comply with Adult ADHD Assessment only:NICE guidelines If available, we may seek to gain further insights from someone who has known you for a significant period of time, preferably including in childhood. This normally involves your observer completing a questionnaire and taking part in a 30-minute interview., we can only offer a full diagnostic assessment following initial screening assessment which has been carried out by Shore Psychology CIC.
The clinicians who have been involved in the assessment will hold a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion to decide whether the person being assessed meets diagnostic criteria for Autism and/or ADHD. This is in line with best practice guidelines.What happens?
We will provide you with the outcome of our full assessment, and discuss options and our recommendations with you.- You (and your child/ young person if they are being assessed) will meet again with your assessing clinician(s) for completion of appropriate further assessments and discussion of your experiences. This will include a taking a detailed developmental history. Another clinician may join for some of this to help provide a thorough assessment.
- Your clinician will arrange another appointment to meet with you to help the clinician observe any potential traits of autism and/or ADHD. This may include a standardised assessment tool such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) for assessments of autism. This will be discussed with you beforehand. If a child or young person is being assessed they will need to attend.
Children/Young People Assessments only: If your assessment identifies that you/your child meets the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and/or Autism, there are several options for further support. These include:
With your consent, your clinician will contact the school your child/young person attends, and ask the most appropriate person (most often the class teacher) to complete some questionnaires. There will be some further questionnaires for you to complete before the appointment.
Also, with your consent, a clinician from Shore Psychology will conduct an observation of your child in their classroom.
Next Steps:Peer and other support
– we can signpost you to organisations that offer other types of support, including peer support for children, young people and parents.If your assessment identifies that you/your child meets the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and/or Autism, there are several options for further support. These include:
- Medical support for ADHD – we have partnerships with Edinburgh Adult Psychiatry and Edinburgh Psychiatry who can support you through medication titration. Not sure what treatment you need?
- Non-medical support such as Coaching, Psychological Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or Occupational Therapy – we can provide these services, or signpost you to other organisations that provide these services.We can offer you a FREE “Navigation Call
- Peer and other support” option. – we can signpost you to organisations that offer other types of support, including peer support for children, young people and parents. You can request a call with a Senior Clinical Psychologist and we will respond within 48 hours. On the call we will discuss your situation and possible treatment options
Not sure what treatment you need?To enquire about an assessment please complete our
referral formWe can offer you a FREE “Navigation Call ” option.
You can request a call with a Senior Clinical Psychologist and we will respond within 48 hours. On the call we will discuss your situation and possible treatment options
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