CADSautism

• What they offer / teach

  CADS (Clinical Autism & ADHD Diagnostic Services) provides private autism and ADHD assessments — including dual autism and ADHD assessments — for children, young people and adults, with in-clinic and remote appointments from a clinic near Market Harborough serving Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, surrounding areas and UK wide. Assessments produce a detailed report explaining strengths and needs with practical recommendations for home, education, university or work, plus ongoing support. They also run a Learning Hub with clinician-written articles on executive functioning, masking, sensory processing, anxiety and daily living, and a free 'Autism vs ADHD' quiz.

• Ages served

  Autism assessments are offered from around age 3, including children with emerging or limited language. They also assess young people and adults, with no upper age limit stated.

• Approach

  Assessments are multidisciplinary and NICE-aligned, carried out by a Clinical Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist and Mental Health Nurse using recognised tools including ADI-R and ADOS-2, with the option of face-to-face ADOS-2 in clinic. The site describes a neuro-affirming approach; younger children are assessed face to face using play-based observation alongside developmental history rather than relying only on questionnaires. The stated focus is not just diagnosis but clear explanation of strengths and differences and practical next steps, noting an assessment is 'not a pass-or-fail test'.

• Admissions

  Families and adults can contact a clinician by phone or email, book an advice call, or book an assessment directly; certainty about a diagnosis is not needed before seeking advice. Appointments are currently available from September 2026, with the outcome around 1-2 weeks after this.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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