Harley Street Autism Assessment
Autism Specialist Harley Street
How Our Therapy Can Help You
Adulthood can be challenging, but this can be especially so for an autistic adult. Living independently, and managing time, money, work and children is tiring enough for a neurotypical person. For someone diagnosed with autism, this is heightened by the constant waves of sound information, interaction, and visual stimulation that permeate daily existence. It can be exhausting, confusing and anxiety-inducing to balance these, and we are here to help you find the right support for you.
If this is something you’re experiencing, having a talk to a healthcare professional who understands can make a world of difference. Many of our team have first-hand experience with autism and are acutely aware of the challenges their patients and their family members face.
What to expect from your visit to Harley Row
Diagnosing Autism at Harley Row Clinic
When it comes to diagnosing autism, adult assessments are done in two phases and by multiple clinicians to ensure a thorough and comprehensive assessment.
Our autism test services begin with several questionnaires when you book. This must be completed a minimum of one week before your appointment. Several of these questionnaires are self-report questionnaires; however, you will also need to identify people who have known you well for a minimum of two years to complete an informant report. You will also need to identify someone who knew you well as a child (birth to approximately age 5) to complete the early development feedback.
These first questionnaires are an essential part of your diagnostic process, because autism is a lifelong condition and there is usually evidence in early childhood. However, autism can manifest differently in adults, adolescents and children.
Test assessments are carried out with a mental health professional from our team They can be carried out virtually, or face-to-face at Harley Row Clinic in London, Sussex or Surrey. Virtual assessments are carried out over two appointments, one week apart. Face-to-face assessments last up to three hours and combine the first and second virtual appointments.
Your first appointment
Your second appointment
Your second appointment will last 1 hour. In this appointment, we explore the difficulties and differences regarding autism. In addition, we will review the initial questionnaires you provided. Usually, you will be told the outcome of your formal assessment at the end of the second appointment.
After your last assessment, you will receive your report within three weeks via email and we will send hard copies to you and your GP. The report will clearly explain the outcome of your autism assessment, as well as information you have provided at the time of assessment in relation to each criterion of the diagnostic interview. We will also make recommendations about support and services on offer and discuss any concerns you may have.
Your treatment
After your results, treatment takes a series of simultaneous paths – psycho-ed, nutrition and coaching. We may also use medication to address the associated symptoms such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and other conditions.
Many mental health conditions have a biological basis, and psychiatric medications can fulfil a key role in providing relief from symptoms. By treating symptoms, individuals can function better in their daily and professional lives and stabilize their mood, all of which makes it easier for them to engage in their treatment.
At Harley Row Clinic, psychological intervention plays a crucial role. The practice uses a range of therapeutic approaches and techniques, including counselling, coaching specific to autism and mindfulness training to improve mental health and enhance well-being.
Finally, functional medicine seeks to identify the underlying cause of health issues. Treatment plans are carefully devised and highly individualised and usually include a combination of dietary modifications, nutritional supplements, alternative therapies, lifestyle changes and stress management techniques. We have a multi-disciplinary team who can provide a bespoke treatment plan and support tailored to you.
It is never a matter of making someone “less autistic” — but finding a comprehensive treatment that fosters your autonomy. At Harley Row Clinic, we can facilitate a process where you can feel validated in your formal diagnosis, have less anxiety, understand yourself better and move forward in your life with the support and techniques to thrive as an autistic person.
ASD Online Assessment
Overview
The questions to answer in the assessments are entered anonymously. You are not required to provide any contact information to receive your results. The assessments results are visual and detailed, providing information and assessment across multiple, different risk areas related to ASD. The responses you provide are compared to those provided by individuals who have been diagnosed with an ASD disorder to determine risk level.
Note: The brief questionnaires are not substitutes for a professional evaluation by a trained clinician.
Meet our team of experts
The team at Harley Row Clinic all come from diverse backgrounds and specialties, yet we have a shared belief in a holistic approach to mental health.
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Frequently asked questions
What Are The Symptoms of Autism?
Signs of autism in adults include:
- Finding it hard to understand what others are thinking or feeling
- Getting anxious in social situations
- Finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own
- Seeming blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to
- Finding it hard to say how you feel
- Taking things very literally – for example, you may not understand sarcasm or idioms
- Having the same routine every day and getting anxious if it changes
You may also have other signs, like:
- Not understanding social “rules”, such as not talking over people
- Avoiding eye contact
- Getting too close to other people, or getting very upset if someone touches or gets too close to you
- Noticing small details, patterns, smells or sounds that others do not
- Having a very keen interest in certain subjects or activities
- Liking to plan things carefully before doing them
Autism can sometimes be different in women and men.
Autistic women may:
- have learned to mask signs of autism to ‘fit in’ – by copying people who don’t have autism
- be quieter and hide their feelings
- appear to cope better with social situations
- show fewer signs of repetitive behaviours
This means it can be harder to tell you’re autistic if you’re a woman. The National Autistic Society have more research and information about autistic women and girls.
Can I be referred to my GP?
Is this service appropriate for children and young people?
Do you offer speech and language therapy?
What if I don't receive an autism diagnosis?
There are three possible outcomes to an assessment at Harley Row Clinic: ‘ASD diagnosis’, ‘no diagnosis’ or ‘further assessment is required’.
At times we may recommend further assessment for other neurodevelopmental conditions. For example, there is a big overlap between autism and ADHD, and both may be present in up to 60% of cases. We will provide you with information about how to pursue further assessment.
Who will carry out the assessment?
Price List
Adult ASC Diagnosis Assessment
60 Minutes (virtual) ..................................... £900
1st Consultation
90 Minutes (virtual) ..................................... £1,000
2nd Consultation
ASC Post-Diagnostic Sessions
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