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Self-Funded autism assessment

A multi-disciplinary approach to autism assessment, intervention and support for children.

Caudwell Children provides multi-disciplinary autism assessments, plus diagnostic feedback and 12 months of post-diagnostic support to eligible children living in the UK.

Our experienced and dedicated clinical team work with families to undertake a holistic and child centred assessment of their strengths and difficulties including behaviour, emotional health and well-being, communication and sensory processing needs.

If you are only interested in Occupational Therapy or Workshop services click here to be re-directed.

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Key Benefits

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Multi-disciplinary team assessment

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Rapid assessment process

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12 months post-diagnostic support

SELF FUNDING CRITERIA

Child aged between 4 and 18

Limited charity funding for Occupational Therapy is available for eligible 4-11 year olds.


What if my child is over 11?

We offer alternative services for children aged 11 and over. For more information please call 0345 300 1348, use our Live Chat or email charity@caudwellchildren.com

Household income over £45k


What if income is under £45k?

Charity-funded assessments are available for household income of under £45k, excluding benefits.

Referral made by a professional


How do I get a professional to make a referral?

Download our referral guide for step-by-step guidance to get a referral to Caudwell Children’s Autism Service.

Cost – Multi-disciplinary assessment (self funded)

£4,700

Referral Guide

Download our referral guide for step-by-step guidance to get a referral to Caudwell Children’s autism service.

Getting an autism assessment – What’s next?

In order to get an autism assessment, you will need to get a referral. Referrals will be accepted with parental consent from any health, social care or education professional that knows the child well. The step-by-step referral guide on this page has all of the information you need to get a referral to Caudwell Children’s autism service.

Please direct an education, health or social care professional here to make a referral.

Yes – plus diagnostic feedback and 12 months of post-diagnostic support.

We offer autism assessments to children aged between 4 and 11.

Assessments take place at the purpose-built Caudwell International Children’s Centre in Keele, Staffordshire.

We offer feedback appointments within 28 days of assessment.

You’ll need a referral from a health, social care or education professional that knows your child. Referral forms can be found here.

Yes. We follow National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

Our Family Services team are happy to help. You can call 0345 300 1348, use our Live Chat or email charity@caudwellchildren.com

Other Self-Funded Services Available

WORKSHOP PROGRAMMES

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Autism assessments take place at the Caudwell International Children’s Centre, which is designed to provide a calm and peaceful experience for children and their family.

The Centre includes a mixture of quiet zones, specialist facilities, sensory rooms and garden, which allow our clinical team to develop a comprehensive profile for each child during their assessment.

 

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