Autism assessment with neuro affirming care.
Neurodiversity assessment
A thoughtful assessment can help you understand neurodivergence with more clarity, without reducing a complex person to a label. We can discuss a neuro affirming view of communication, sensory experience, masking, strengths, and context. We can discuss face-to-face options in the North East of England, including Sunderland and Newcastle, and face-to-face in Liverpool in the North West of England, or online appointments across the UK.
What it is for
A fuller explanation for a fuller life.
An autism assessment is for people who want to explore whether autism may help explain their experiences of communication, social connection, sensory processing, routines, change, and the energy it takes to navigate everyday life.
We make space for masking, adaptation, strengths, and difference. The assessment considers your developmental history and current context, not just how things look from the outside.
A gentle reflection
Exploring sensory processing
Sensory processing differences can be part of autistic and ADHD experiences, though they vary from person to person and can change with the moment. Open a topic below for a gentle prompt. You do not need to write anything down or share your answers.
Sound
Which sounds feel comfortable, helpful, distracting, or too much for you?
Sight and light
How do brightness, movement, colour, or busy spaces affect how settled you feel?
Touch and texture
Are there textures, clothing, or kinds of touch you particularly seek out or avoid?
Taste
Are there tastes or food textures you seek out or find difficult?
Smell
How do everyday or strong smells affect your comfort and attention?
Movement and balance
How do spinning, rocking, or changes in speed and balance feel to you?
Body position and pressure
Do you notice how much force you use, or where your body is without looking?
Body signals
How easy is it to notice signals such as hunger, thirst, tiredness, or needing a break?
This is a reflection mock-up, not a formal sensory questionnaire or diagnostic tool. Nothing you select is saved or sent.
The process
Clear steps, gentle conversations.
01
First conversation
We discuss what has brought you to assessment, what you hope to understand, and the information that may be helpful.
02
Developmental picture
We explore early development, communication, relationships, sensory experiences, routines, strengths, and current life.
03
Structured assessment
Appointments and questionnaires help us consider autistic characteristics alongside your full context and lived experience.
04
Feedback and report
We share the outcome carefully and provide a written report with practical recommendations and helpful next steps.
Time and outcome
Careful work takes the time it needs.
How long it takes
Most pathways take around 6–10 weeks from first consultation to feedback, depending on appointments, developmental information, supporting evidence, and clinical complexity.
What you receive
You receive a feedback conversation, a written report, and practical recommendations for home, education, work, or further support where relevant.
Assessment pricing
Clear guidance before you decide.
Initial consultation
Enquiry / quote
Full autism assessment pathway
Enquiry / quote
The counselling price list does not specify assessment fees. Final pricing, what is included, timescales, and any adjustments for complexity or additional information are confirmed clearly on enquiry.
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