We understand that considering an autism assessment for your child can feel like a significant decision. You may have been wondering for some time whether autism could explain some of the differences, challenges, or experiences your child has had. You may be looking for answers, seeking greater understanding, or hoping to access appropriate support for your child at home, in school, or within the wider community.
At The More You Know Autism Services, we provide comprehensive face-to-face autism assessments for children aged 3 years and above from our offices in Preston, Lancashire, and Manchester.
Why Families Choose Our Assessments
✔ No waiting list
✔ Face-to-face appointments in Preston, Lancashire and Manchester
✔ Assessments for children aged 3 years and above
✔ Personalised social stories provided before appointments to help children understand what to expect and feel more comfortable attending
✔ Assessments completed by two experienced clinicians
✔ Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) review
✔ Assessments aligned with NICE guidance
✔ Use of recognised gold-standard assessment tools, including the appropriate ADOS-2 module where indicated
✔ Comprehensive diagnostic reports with personalised recommendations for home, school and everyday life
✔ Feedback sessions included for parents, with the option for us to explain the assessment outcome to your child in an age-appropriate and supportive way
✔ Flexible payment options available
✔ Free, no-obligation chat available before booking
Assessment Cost
The cost of a children's autism assessment, including reports and feedback sessions is £1500.
Our Assessment Approach
Our assessments are designed to provide a thorough understanding of your child's strengths, differences, experiences and support needs. We recognise that every child is unique. Our approach is compassionate, neuroaffirming, and tailored to the individual child and family.
Our assessments follow NICE guidance and incorporate recognised gold-standard assessment tools to ensure a robust and evidence-based diagnostic process. Every assessment is reviewed as part of our multidisciplinary team process to ensure a robust and evidence-based diagnostic outcome.
What Families Say
"The report provided was everything we could have hoped for as parents and was described by the school SENCO as 'very comprehensive and detailed'. We can't recommend them enough.
— Richard & Vicky
"The whole process was straightforward and reassuring, making us feel at ease with our decision to go private. Thanks again — we have a lot of reading to do now! 😄"
"My daughter keeps asking when she can come back and see you again. She usually struggles with leaving the house and talking to new people, so that says everything about how comfortable she felt."
Not Sure Whether an Assessment Is Right for Your Child?
We know it can take courage to reach out and that many families spend months, or even years, considering whether to seek an assessment.
If and when you feel ready, we're here to help.
We offer a free, no-obligation chat where you can discuss your concerns, ask questions about the assessment process, and explore whether an assessment may be appropriate for your child.
We can often arrange an initial conversation within the same week.
If you have questions about the assessment process or would like to talk things through, please get in touch. We're always happy to help.
Please note that our service provides clinical and diagnostic assessments only.
We do not offer medicolegal reports.
Our reports are intended solely to support individuals in understanding their needs and accessing appropriate support.
Thank you for your understanding.