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Charity-funded Autism Assessment
Charity-funded Autism Assessment
Caudwell Children understands how difficult getting children assessed for autism can be, that’s why we offer charity-funded Autism Assessments for eligible families. Families will also receive 12 months of post-diagnostic support and will be entitled up to two workshop credits.
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.
If you’re a Health, Education, Social Care Professional or GP you can make a referral now.
Who is eligible for charity-funded Autism Assessments?
- Child must be aged 4-11.
- Must be referred by a professional.
- You will be considered for our support if you can demonstrate that either: You are in receipt of means-tested benefits OR your household income is no more than £60,000 excluding benefits. Please check FAQ’s for details.
- Your savings do not exceed £16,000.
- 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.
All Autism Assessment Referral Applications must be completed by a Health, Education, Social Care Professional, or GP. Referrers, please ensure you have the following information before making a referral: Referral Application Information Required
Application process
- Step 1: Your application will be checked to see if you meet the Autism Assessment criteria.
- Step 2: If charity-funding eligibility has been approved you will need to make a payment of £500 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 Charity-Funded
Yes – plus diagnostic feedback and 12 months of post-diagnostic support.
You will be considered for our support if you can demonstrate that either:
You are in receipt of means-tested benefits, and you can send us all pages of a benefits letter showing your full name and address, dated within the last 12 months.
This would be one of the following:
- Universal Credits
- Tax Credits
- Pension Credits
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit
OR
Your household income is no more than £60,000 excluding benefits, and you can send us one of the following:
- Wage slips for each person in the household showing the full name and address, dated within the last three months.
- P60’s for each person from the last financial year.
- Your most recent set of accounts or a letter from your accountant if you work for yourself.
In both instances you will also need to declare that your savings do not exceed £16,000.
Yes. A multi-disciplinary team assessment with Caudwell Children costs £4,700 if you are not eligible for funding.
We offer autism assessments to children aged between 4 and 11.
We are unable to offer an autism assessment for children aged 11 and over but we do offer other services for your family. Please click here for more information.
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, Education, Social Care Professional or GP professional that knows your child. Please click here to see our Referral guide.
Our Family Support team are happy to help. You can call 0345 300 1348, use our Live Chat or email family.support@caudwellchildren.com
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
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