Child and Young Person Autism Service
Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment Services
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Kate Golding Health and Wellbeing offers the best autism diagnostic assessment service for children, young people and adults. Our experienced multidisciplinary team provides high-quality, personalised care from start to finish.
Our Professional Team
Our Specialists Include:
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Two Clinical Psychologists
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Educational Psychologist
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Consultant Nurse
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Speech and Language Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
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Midwife/Health Visitor
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Education Consultant
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Assistant Psychologist
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Psychiatrist
Professional Standards:
Registered with NMC, BPS, HCPC, BMA
Follow NICE Guidelines
Highly Experienced Professionals
Child Autism Assessment Process
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Optional Telephone Conversation
Initial discussion to understand your needs and answer questions
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Screeners & Questionnaires
Comprehensive forms to gather detailed background information
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Clinical Interview (ADI-R)
Detailed developmental history interview with parents/caregivers
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School Observation
Assessment of behaviour and interaction in educational setting
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Teacher Feedback
Gathering insights from educational professionals
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Observational Assessment (ADOS-2)
Face-to-face structured assessment with the individual
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Multi-disciplinary Team Meeting
Team review and analysis of all assessment information
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Feedback Meeting & Report
Comprehensive results discussion and detailed written report
Adult Autism Assessment Process
1
Optional Telephone Conversation
Initial discussion to understand your needs and answer questions
2
Screeners & Questionnaires
Comprehensive forms to gather detailed background information
Comment: It can be very helpful, where possible, to include information from another person who knows you well
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Clinical Interview
We use the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA), developed by Newcastle University.
Comment: Again, input from someone who knows you well can be valuable at this stage.
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Feedback Meeting & Report
We provide clear feedback and a comprehensive written report, including recommendations for next steps.
Service Delivery Options
In-Person Service
Our preferred method offering personalised experience with face-to-face interaction throughout the process. We believe in experiencing interaction first-hand for the most accurate assessment.
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Complete assessment in comfortable environment
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Direct observation and interaction
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Comprehensive developmental history
Online Service Available
Flexible online option available for certain circumstances, while maintaining our high standards of assessment quality and thoroughness.
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Convenient remote consultations
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Same comprehensive assessment process
Important Age Requirements
We usually assess children aged three and above. For children under 3 years showing signs that could be attributable to autism, please consult with your health visitor and GP first. Contact: iowhealthvisiting@solent.nhs.uk
Specialized Expertise
Masking Assessment
Our team consists of highly experienced professionals with extensive clinical experience diagnosing and working with individuals with autism from all age ranges and backgrounds.​​​
Comprehensive Observation: Multiple meetings and observations to detect masking behaviours
Developmental History: Detailed family history of neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health
Robust Assessment Process: Our experienced clinicians use proven methods to ensure accurate diagnosis
Mental Health & Co-occurring Conditions
Our team has vast clinical experience diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adults, with awareness of co-occurring conditions.
Anxiety & Mental Health: Expert assessment of anxiety and mental health conditions
Neurodevelopmental Conditions: ADHD, learning difficulties, speech and language challenges
Objective Assessment: Awareness of diagnostic bias and overlapping symptoms
Important Service Information
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
This service can only diagnose autism. We cannot provide diagnoses of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). According to DSM-5 and ICD-11, PDA is not currently a recognised diagnosis and therefore we will not refer to this in our report, although we do include recommendations to support demand avoidant behaviour.
Specialized Expertise
Child Assessment
£2,000
Comprehensive autism assessment for children
Complete diagnostic assessment
ADI-R and ADOS assessments
Detailed written report
Flexible Payment Options
Split into two payments:
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• £1,000 before ADI-R assessment
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• £1,000 before ADOS assessment
Adult Assessment
£1,100
Comprehensive autism assessment for adults
Complete diagnostic assessment
Tailored adult assessment tools
Detailed written report
What's Included
Full assessment process with experienced professionals specializing in adult autism diagnosis