Autism & Assessment Hub - Manchester

• What they offer / teach

  The Manchester hub provides private autism assessments for children and adults, plus combined ASD & ADHD assessments, using gold-standard tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, QB, (Young) DIVA-5 and ACE(+). They produce high-quality, easy-to-read reports recognised by schools, NHS, GPs, local authorities and workplaces, which can support EHCP, additional school support, DSA and Access to Work applications, and they offer post-assessment support. The enquiry form also lists ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia assessments and pre/post-diagnostic support.

• Ages served

  Children can potentially be assessed from age 4 for autism and age 6 for ADHD, with the provider always advising on the appropriateness of an assessment. Adult autism assessments are offered for those aged 18 and above; no upper age limit is stated.

• Approach

  Assessments follow NICE guidelines and a 6-step pathway (referral, initial consultation, ADOS-2, ADI-R clinical interview, report, feedback), typically involving around five hours of clinician time and completed within 6-8 weeks, with at least one face-to-face session and other sessions available remotely. The team describes a positive, neuroaffirmative and empowering approach with no 'one-size-fits-all', tailoring each assessment and including recommendations for school, home, work and everyday life. Clinical directors Dr Zoe McGovern and Dr Jessica Donohoe are clinical psychologists; local clinicians are HCPC or GMC registered with a minimum of five years' autism assessment experience and specialist training in subtle and internalised presentations, such as in women and girls.

• Admissions

  No GP referral is needed - people can self-refer via the Make a Referral page, after which a welcome pack and self-referral form are sent, followed by an initial consultation to decide whether a full assessment and which pathway is appropriate. A first assessment appointment can currently be offered within 2-4 weeks of an initial screening at the Manchester hub (The Hadley Clinic, 1st Floor, 64 Bridge St, Manchester, M3 3BN).

• Cost

  Child and adult autism assessments in Manchester are £2,095 each, and combined autism and ADHD assessments are £2,495. Flexible payment plans over 3, 6, 9 and 12 months are available; private health insurance funding is not accepted, and an initial consultation is mentioned as available for a small fee.

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