Autism Assessments for Children, Young People & Adults
A comprehensive, compassionate autism assessment designed to provide clarity, understanding and practical recommendations for moving forward.
Our specialist multi-professional team takes the time to understand the whole person, exploring individual strengths, differences and support needs across everyday life.
Could an Autism Assessment Help?
You may be considering an autism assessment because you have noticed differences in the way you or your child communicates, interacts with others, processes sensory information, manages change or experiences the world.
Perhaps these differences have been present for a long time, or have become more noticeable as the demands of school, work, relationships or everyday life have increased. You may already suspect autism, or you might simply be looking for a better understanding of what's going on.
An autism assessment can help build a clearer picture of a person's individual strengths, differences and support needs. Where appropriate, it can provide a formal diagnosis, but the process is also about understanding the person as a whole and identifying practical ways to support them in everyday life.
At FunctionAbility, we recognise that every autistic person is different. Our assessment process is designed to be thorough, respectful and individualised, giving you the opportunity to better understand yourself or your child and what may help moving forward.
What you'll get from an assessment
Practical recommendations
Personalised strategies for home, education, work and everyday life.
Clarity
A thorough assessment exploring whether the individual meets diagnostic criteria for autism.
Understanding
A clearer picture of strengths, differences and individual support needs.
A detailed report
Clear findings and recommendations that can be shared with relevant professionals.
How Our Autism Assessment Works
Our assessment takes place in stages, so you only progress when it is clinically appropriate. This gives us time to understand your individual circumstances before deciding on the next step.
Initial Assessment
£150
Initial screening, discussion and questionnaires to understand your concerns and whether further assessment is appropriate.
Developmental Assessment
£650
A detailed developmental history using the ADI-R, helping us understand experiences and development over time.
Diagnostic Assessment
£1,100
ADOS-2 assessment, multidisciplinary review, diagnostic outcome, feedback and your detailed written report.
The maximum cost for completing all three stages is £1,900.
What Do We Explore During an Autism Assessment?
Autism can present differently from person to person. Our assessment explores a range of areas to build a detailed picture of each individual’s experiences, strengths and support needs.
Social communication & interaction
How someone communicates, connects and interacts with others.
Sensory processing
Responses to sound, touch, movement, light, textures and other sensory experiences.
Routines & change
Preferences for predictability, routines and responses to unexpected change.
Interests & patterns of behaviour
Focused interests, repetitive behaviours and individual ways of engaging with the world.
Emotional wellbeing & regulation
Experiences of emotions, anxiety, overwhelm and emotional regulation.
Development & everyday life
Developmental history, independence and experiences across home, education, work and relationships.
We look at the whole person, not simply a checklist of characteristics.
Why Choose FunctionAbility
Choosing who to trust with an autism assessment is an important decision. At FunctionAbility, our assessments are thorough, individualised and focused on understanding the whole person, not simply reaching a diagnostic outcome.
Specialist multi-professional team
Your assessment brings together appropriately qualified professionals, combining different areas of expertise to develop a well-rounded understanding of the individual.
Established assessment tools
We use recognised assessment tools, including the ADI-R and ADOS-2, as part of a comprehensive diagnostic process.
A whole-person approach
We consider strengths, support needs and other factors that may be relevant to a person's experiences, rather than looking at autism in isolation.
Support beyond the assessment
You receive clear feedback, a detailed report and personalised recommendations to help you understand what the findings mean and what may help moving forward.
Our aim is not simply to answer “Is this autism?” but to help you better understand the person behind the assessment.
Considering an Autism & ADHD Assessment?
Autism and ADHD can share some characteristics and can also occur together.
If you think both may be relevant for you or your child, we offer a combined assessment pathway to explore the full picture and provide a clearer understanding of individual strengths and support needs.