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Who is this service for?

At CareGen, we offer autism assessments for children aged 4 years and above, adolescents and adults. Our service is for people who;

  • Are waiting for an autism assessment in the UK
  • Have concerns that their child or an individual may have autism
  • Have had an autism diagnosis but would like support post diagnosis 

How do I know if my child needs an Autism Assessment?

If you have questions or concerns that your child or an individual may have autism you can arrange a FREE Clinical Appointment with one of our trained clinicians. During the appointment, the clinician will try to support you with any questions you may have and also if there are any other services that may be able to support you. They will also discuss the options available to you and your family and discuss whether you would like to continue with a formal autism assessment.

Click here to arrange a free initial consultation with a clinician.

How can I book an autism assessment?

You can book an autism assessment Click here 

It is quick and easy to book an autism assessment with us. Assessments can be arranged seven days a week, with evening appointments available. Our simple booking process means that most children are assessed within weeks of their initial consultation referral. 

What is the cost of an autism assessment with CareGen?

Our adult autism assessment is £1200.

Our child autism assessment is £1200

Our Post-Diagnosis Therapy sessions are £1000.

How do I make payment?

You will be prompted to make a payment at the time of booking your autism assessment. Payment can be made either in full at the time of booking or you can arrange to spread the cost via a third-party finance provider. You can find out more about our third-party finance provider Click here.

Can I spread the cost of payment and pay in instalments?

Yes, we offer a flexible and affordable payment plan option to help spread the cost of the assessment via a third-party finance provider. To find out more Click here

What will happen once my assessment has been booked?

Once your completed forms have been reviewed by CareGen's clinical team and you have booked your autism assessment, you will receive email confirmation. in addition, you will receive login details to access on the day of your appointment. 

What will happen on the day of my assessment?

Our formal assessment for autism spectrum disorder are conducted online and will involve three key appointments. One to gather information about you and your child’s developmental history and background information. The other is a clinical observation of the child by two specialist clinicians. This may include an ADOS assessment which will be administered via video link and from the comfort of your own home. The final session, is a feedback appointment that usually is completed on the same day as the child observation session. 

Appointment 1 – Parent/Guardian session

  • The parent/guardian session is attended by the parent/guardian of the child and is conducted by a qualified clinician.
  • This session is held prior to the formal autism assessment and is an opportunity for you to engage in a thorough discussion with a clinician about your child’s educational, developmental history and behaviour.

Appointment 2 – Observation session

  • The observation session is a structured assessment and is conducted by one clinician. A second clinician will observe the child throughout the assessment.
  • During this session, the clinician will take your child through a series of activities to accurately assess how they interact with others.
  • The observation session is simply an opportunity for the clinician to learn more about your child and can take around 1hour 30minutes to complete. 

Appointment 3 - Feedback session 

  • Once the child observation session is complete, the clinicians will hold an MDT meeting to discuss all of the information that has been gathered. 
  • The clinicians will then decide whether you or your child has met the diagnostic criteria for a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. 
  • You will then be informed of the outcome of the assessment. You will also be given the opportunity to ask the clinicians questions about next steps and what this now means for you. You will also usually receive a draft report within 2 weeks of the assessment day. 

If an individual receives an Autism diagnosis, what happens next?

Parents and individuals should expect a draft report outlining the outcome of the assessment within 2 weeks. You are encouraged to review this draft report and to inform the service of any changes that you would like made to the report. A final report will be sent to yourself and your/your child's GP to be added to their health records. 

The next step would be to ensure that the needs of the individual with autism are identified, recognised and understood by settings such as their education, work or care setting so that appropriate measures can be put in place.

Following an autism diagnosis, we may offer post-diagnosis therapeutic sessions with one of our trained clinicians. This will be carried out via video link and involves the clinician meeting with the individual to support them with difficulties such as anxiety and depression. 

I have a general question. How do I get in touch with CareGen?

If you have a general question, please contact us at info@thecaregen.com

If you have a question relating to an assessment or booking, please contact us at referrals@thecaregen.com