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