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Autism Assessments
Autism Assessment Service for Children
Getting a child the support they need for an autism diagnosis can be overwhelming, but Caudwell Children is here to help. We understand the challenges families face, and we’re dedicated to guide you every step of the way from referral to assessment in our purpose-built, sensory-friendly centre.
Here, families and professionals will find a compassionate team of clinicians and autism specialists committed to providing the right support for every child.
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I’m a professional making a referral
I’m a parent or carer looking for information about Autism Assessments
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
We are proud to be registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), as well as deliver evidence-based practice in accordance with NICE guidelines (compliant with national guidance, assessments are aligned with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)) and robust clinical governance.
Key Benefits of Our Autism Assessment Service
- Our Autism Assessment referrals are currently available with no waiting lists!
- Autism assessments aligned with NICE guidelines, and accepted by the NHS, local authorities, and schools across the UK.
- Charity-funded options from £500 or self-funded options, with flexible payment plans available.
- Two-day assessments completed by our in-house multi-disciplinary clinical team.
- Assessments and support for any child aged 4-11 regardless of where they live in the UK or internationally.
- 12 months post-diagnostic support and 2 parent workshops regardless of charity funding or self-funding.
For more information or support with an Autism Assessment contact our Applications Team, call 0345 300 1348, email applications@caudwellchildren.com, use Live Chat, or check our FAQs.
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Autism Assessments FAQs
To track the progress of your application please contact our Applications team on 0345 300 1348 or applications@caudwellchildren.com
We offer charity-funded (means-tested) autism assessments for eligible children and self-funded assessments for those who don’t meet the eligibility.
Children must be referred by a health, social care or education professional using the form on our website.
Once the referral has been clinically accepted, our applications team will get in contact with you to complete the financial application process.
Day one of the assessment will be completed by telephone or video conferencing, but the family must attend the centre in Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme for their day two appointment.
At the moment we don’t assess for anything else other than autism. If during the child’s autism assessment we observe indicators that maybe suggestive of other diagnosis such as ADHD, we would recommend that parents/guardians discuss this further with their GP and or Paediatrician.
Our process involves collecting Financial information, and information from home and school, and once all this has been returned, we conduct a risk assessment. Following approval after the risk assessment, you will be contacted for an assessment appointment.
We do not assess children younger than 4 years old or older than 11 years old. You should contact GP for advice.
Any Health, Social Care or Education Professional or GP that knows your child and has observed potential autism indicators that would benefit from an autism assessment can refer the child. We do not accept self/parental referrals. Your health, social care or educational professional will need to complete the make a referral form.
Our centre is based in Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme. The full address is: Innovation Way, Caudwell International Children’s Centre Keele Science and Innovation Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 5NT. Day one of our assessment is completed via telephone or video conferencing software such as Zoom. Day two of the assessment is completed at Caudwell International Children’s Centre, on Keele Innovation and Science Park, located on Keele University in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
We ask about the developmental history of the child.
Yes, as long as the referral is completed before the child’s 12th birthday.
Yes. The first day of assessment is completed by telephone or video conferencing software such as Zoom. Day two of the assessment requires the family to attend Caudwell International Children’s Centre on Keele Innovation and Science Park, located on Keele University in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Caudwell International Children’s Centre is the UK’s first purpose-built centre dedicated to autism. We are able to complete the assessment in two days as we have everything we need in one place, including our own in-house multi-disciplinary clinical team.
Yes, as long as there is a clear indication in the assessment for further assessment and review.
Need support with your application?
If you need support with your application or have any questions, please contact our Applications Team, call 0345 300 1348 or email applications@caudwellchildren.com Alternatively, please see our FAQs below.
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