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Pre-Diagnostic Consultation

Before booking a full assessment, we offer a pre-diagnostic consultation with a clinical psychologist.

Are you wondering if an autism or ADHD assessment is right for you, your child or family member?

If you are unsure whether to book or which assessment would be most appropriate, we offer a pre-diagnostic consultation with a clinical psychologist to discuss your (or your child’s) needs.

This costs £142.50 and is a bespoke, hour-long session where you can talk through your concerns, any difficulties, and your strengths. Our aim is that by the end of the session you’ll have a clearer idea of where to go next.

If you decide to go ahead with a full assessment afterwards, we’ll talk you through the next steps and what to expect.

Your child does not need to be present for the consultation, so if you’d prefer to speak openly about your concerns, that’s absolutely fine.

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Pre-Diagnostic Consultation FAQs

You’ll spend an hour with a clinical psychologist, talking through your (or your child’s, or a family member’s) concerns, difficulties, and strengths, giving you a clearer sense of what to do next.

£142.50 for the hour-long session.

Anyone unsure whether a full autism or ADHD assessment is the right step — whether that’s for yourself, your child, or another family member.

Most consultations are carried out online.

No, your child doesn’t need to be present. Many parents prefer to attend on their own so they can discuss their concerns freely.

Current waiting times are around 4–12 weeks, with some variation around school holidays and the Christmas period.

Spectrum North West operates an open referral system and accepts referrals from a range of sources, though they reserve the right to decline where there’s a conflict of interest.

Mr C, Manchester

‘We cannot recommend Spectrum North West highly enough – the care and assistance recommended by them at home and at school is now, within a couple of months of the assessment and report, being put in place and we feel we have turned a massive corner.  We are now, for the first time with our daughter, confident and optimistic regarding the future and this is due to the skill, experience and care of Spectrum North West.  They are also very nice ladies to talk to!’ 

Young person, Ms X

‘After you wrote a very detailed report, it triggered a butterfly effect. I got the therapy I needed, I was allowed to attend school at my own pace, me and my family were listened to and enabled to support me. I got functional skills and got onto the level 2 college course I wanted. I gained tons of self esteem from the therapy and I’m finally on the same level as my peers. I have big plans for the future.’ 

SENCO, Lancashire

‘I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for such a thorough, detailed and useful report. It has been a breath of fresh air to read something that completely makes sense and details this little boy’s needs so well, with such useful recommendations that we can actually act upon and put in place. This is going to help his education as he progresses through our school so much – so thank you very much from all of us at the school!’ 

Headteacher, Warrington

‘I have to say – I’ve read a lot of reports and found J’s to be one of the most interesting, useful and well-written ones I have seen.’