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Self-funded Autism Assessment
Self-funded Autism Assessment
Caudwell Children understands how difficult and stressful getting children assessed for autism can be, that’s why we provide multi-disciplinary Autism Assessments, plus 12 months of post-diagnostic support and up to two workshop credits for eligible families.
Autism Assessments take place at the Caudwell International Children’s Centre which was purpose-built with autism in mind. Our experienced and dedicated Clinical Team work with families to assess your child’s strengths and difficulties, including behaviour, emotional health and well-being, communication and sensory processing needs. Self-funded Autism Assessments cost £4,700.
If you’re a health education or social care professional you can make a referral now.
Who is eligible for self-funded Autism Assessments?
- Child must be aged 4-11.
- Must be referred by a professional.
- Must not have had a previous ASD assessment.
How to get a Referral
- Step 1: Make a note of your child’s behaviours and characteristics.
- Step 2: Speak to an education, health or social care professional who knows your child.
- Step 3: Ask a Health, Education, Social Care Professional or GP to refer your child via the forms on our website. Once completed a member of our team will be in touch for further details.
Download our referral guide for step-by-step guidance on how to get referred for an Autism Assessment with Caudwell Children.
Application process
- Step 1: Your application will be checked to see if you meet the Autism Assessment criteria.
- Step 2: If self-funding and you meet our eligibility criteria you will need to make a payment before an assessment can be booked.
- Step 3: Our Family Support Team will send out paperwork packs to you and your child’s school. If you require support when filling in the paperwork, please contact our Family Support Team on 0345 300 1348 or email
- Step 4: You will be asked to complete a Risk Support Plan; this is so we know what support you and your child will need at the centre.
- Step 5: You will be contacted to book your child’s two-day Autism Assessment.
The paperwork includes:
- A child profile so we can get a full picture of your child’s behaviour and characteristics.
- A speech and language questionnaire.
- Education profile (school only).
Autism Assessment
- Step 1: Day One will be a virtual ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised) which is an interview based around your child’s development.
- Step 2: On Day Two the assessment will take place at the Caudwell International Children’s Centre.
- Step 3: You will be contacted to book a feedback appointment with you four weeks after your child’s Day Two assessment. During the feedback meeting you will receive the outcome of the assessment.
What happens after the Autism Assessment?
- Step 1: You will receive 12-months of post-diagnostic support from our Family Support Team regardless of whether your child receives an autism diagnosis or not.
- Step 2: Families are entitled to two workshop credits if their child has been diagnosed with autism regardless of whether they applied for charity funding or have self-funded the assessment. The first credit will be used on the Next Steps workshop and the second credit can be used on a workshop of your choice. Families who didn’t receive a diagnosis are still entitled to one credit to use on any workshops.
Need help with your application?
If you need support with your application or have any questions, please contact our Applications Team on 0345 300 1348 or email applications@caudwellchildren.com Alternatively, please see our FAQs below.
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
We are proud to be accredited by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), as well as deliver evidence-based practice in accordance with NICE guidelines and robust clinical governance.
FAQs Autism Assessment Self-Funded
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 Support team are happy to help. You can call 0345 300 1348, use our Live Chat or email family.support@caudwellchildren.com
Autism Sensory Packs
