Solihull Autism Assessment Service; A part of Autism Assessment Hub

• What they offer / teach

  An independent, multidisciplinary, neuroaffirmative assessment service for the identification and diagnosis of autism and ADHD, using extensively validated, NHS-recommended gold-standard tools in line with NICE guidelines. Assessments include liaison with school plus speech and language and sensory screening for all children, detailed multi-faceted reports, individualised recommendations and referrals for post-diagnostic support, and recognition of demand-avoidant profiles. Face-to-face (Solihull and other hub locations) and remote assessments are available, and a partnership with Malvern Hills Private Practice provides a route to ADHD medication.

• Ages served

  The service assesses children aged 7 years and over, as well as adults. No upper age limit is stated.

• Approach

  Psychology-led and neurodiversity-affirmative: autism and ADHD are viewed as neurotypes and the service aims to foster a positive neurodivergent identity, with clinicians who have their own lived experience of neurodivergence. A psychological formulation is central to each assessment, linking the person's characteristics, experiences and behaviours to give individualised outcomes and recommendations rather than a simple diagnosis. The team has particular expertise in autistic women and girls and in 'camouflaged' or 'masked' autism and ADHD.

• Admissions

  The page invites people to contact the service (by phone or email) and notes that accessible information is provided about what to expect from the identification process, meeting the clinicians involved, and the pros and cons of diagnosis. No formal referral or eligibility process is described.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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