Specialist Private Autism Assessments- For Families Who Need Clarity Now"
At Autism Assessment Pathway, we understand how exhausting it is to watch your child struggle while waiting years for an NHS assessment. We provide thorough, compassionate private autism assessments - giving your family the answers and support you need, without the wait.
We are based in Hythe, Kent as well as in London, near London Bridge.
Our focus is on offering multidisciplinary autism assessments, led by a highly experienced clinical psychologist. Our qualified, expert clinicians are here to support your family with clarity, professionalism, and confidence every step of the way. All the clinicians are trained to a high level in child and adolescent mental health difficulties.
We use a gold-standard, multidisciplinary autism assessment approach, informed by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines, ensuring each assessment is thorough, evidence-based, and tailored to your child or young person’s individual needs. We use both the ADOS-2 and ADI-R as part of the assessment.
Our team combines extensive NHS experience, including work with Fostering, Adoption, and Kinship Care, with specialist knowledge of neurodiversity, attachment and trauma. This ensures every child receives a thorough, nuanced, and evidence-based assessment tailored to their individual needs.
To learn more about our private autism assessment process and what to expect, and how we can support you and your child, please click here.
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Dr Jagoda Wator — HCPC & BPS Registered | Dr Harriet Lane — ACP Registered | Kaya Thompson — UKCP & AFT Registered
We Specialise in Children Others Find Hard to Assess
Many families come to us after being told their child doesn't fit neatly into any category - or after previous assessments that felt incomplete or inconclusive.
We are one of very few private assessment services in Kent and London which specialist expertise in autism alongside trauma, attachment difficulties, and care - experienced backgrounds - including looked after children, adopted children, and those in kinship care.
We understand that autism doesn't always present in a straightforward way. Our assessments are designed to hold the full complexity of your child's history - not just their presentation on assessment day.
What Families Say About Us
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"We were quite anxious about seeking an assessment but everything was explained clearly. The experience was calm and very reassuring." - Parent of an 8-year-old
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"Professional, efficient and supportive service. We would highly recommend to any family looking for autism assessment." - Parent of a 15-year-old.
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"We felt listened to throghout. The receommendations were practical and tailored to our child's complex needs." - Parent of a 10-year-old
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"Everything was handled professionally and reliably from start to finish. The assessment was arranged quickly." - Parents of a 15-year-old
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"We were relieved by how quickly everything was arranged. The assessment was really thorough. The report was clear and detailed." - Parents of a 10-year-old
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"I really appreciated the flexible and understanding approach.The final report gave practical advice I could use straight away." - Parent of a 12-year-old
About Us
Our Approach and Experience
Autism Assessment Pathway is run by a team of highly qualified expert clinicians with extensive experience across the NHS and social care. What makes us different is our specialist expertise in the intersection of autism, trauma, and attachment - particularly for children who have been looked after, adopted, or who have experienced early adversity.
We are dedicated to making the autism assessment process clear, supportive, and empowering for every family, while recognising each child or young person’s individuality, strengths, and support needs.
Why Families Chose Autism Assessment Pathway
We aim to make the autism assessment journey as supportive, clear, and effective as possible. Families and professionals choose Autism Assessment Pathway for our private, in-person autism assessments because we offer:
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Specialist Team: Our multidisciplinary team includes a Clinical Psychologist, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, and Systemic Psychotherapist - all with extensive NHS backgrounds in children and young people's mental health, neurodiversity, attachment, and trauma.
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Fast, Responsive Service: We know that waiting is not an option when your child is struggling. We aim to offer your first appointment within weeks of enquiry - not months or years.
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Reports That Actually Help: Our comprehensive diagnostic reports are recognised by schools, GPs, local authorities, and NHS services. Every report includes specific, practical recommendations for home and school - and is written with EHCP applications in mind.
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Child-Centered Approach: Every assessment is tailored to your child's age, history, strengths, and needs. We take time to understand the whole child - not just their diagnostic profile.
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You Won't Be Left Alone After the Assessment: We include a detailed feedback session with every assessment and offer clear guidance on next steps. An optional follow-up consultation is also available for families who want more time to think through the findings together.
Read more about our specialist approach to Attachment and Trauma
Meet the Team
What Happens When You Contact Us
From your first phone call to receiving your report - here is exactly what you can expect:
Free Initial Phonecall:
A 15-minute parent consultation to discuss your concerns.
Screening questionnaires and reviewing previous reports.
We will review these ahead of the parent/carer session.
In-depth Parent/Carer meeting:
A detailed review of development history and medical background.
In-person Assessment of child/young person:
Use of gold-standard diagnostic tools (ADOS-2), observations, and
interviews with you and your child.
Liaison with other Professionals:
We contact school and other professionals (with your consent)
for a complete, rounded picture.
Team Review:
A multidisciplinary team discussion to review all evidence.
Feedback & Report:
A detailed feedback session to discuss the results of the assessment.
You will receive a detailed written report within two to three weeks,including recommendations for home and school.
Assessment Fees & Packages
We believe families deserve t know exactly what they're paying for. Here is a full breakdown of everything included in our assessment package.
Core Autism Assessment Package
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Free 15-minute consultation - to discuss your concerns and gather background information.
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School liaison and report review - we contact your child's school (with your consent) and review any relevant documents.
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Multidisciplinary assessment sessions - you and your child will be seen by experienced professionals who work together to build complete understanding of their needs.
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Feedback session - you will be invited to a feedback appointment.
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Comprehensive diagnostic report - a detailed report explaining the findings, diagnosis (if applicable), and recommendations for support at home and school.
Our autism assessment package is £1,900 and includes:
We require a £150 deposit at the time of booking and then the following amount is made in two payments. Please contact us for more details about fees and payment.
Optional Bespoke
Follow-up Consultation
For an additional £150, we offer a bespoke consultation tailored to your child and family. This session lasts one hour and fifteen minutes.
This optional session can provide a therapeutic space to think together about your child's needs and consider the best way forward for your family.
Common questions
Take the First Step Today
We know reaching out can feel daunting. Our free 15-minute telephone consultation is completely without pressure or obligation. You can ask us anything, share your concerns, and we will tell discuss together whether an assessment with us would be right for your child. There are no waiting lists. No GP referral needed. Just call or fill in the form below and we will be in touch within 48 hours.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free initial 15 minute phone consultation, please fill in our contact form.
Alternatively, you can email info@autismassessmentpathway.org with a brief description of your questions or concerns. We aim to respond to you within 48 hours.
We're here to listen, answer your questions, and support your family on your autism assessment journey.
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