Private Autism and ADHD Assessments

Understanding your neurodevelopmental profile can help you access the support you need to thrive. At Psicon, we provide private autism and ADHD assessments - either individually or combined - for adults and children, with online assessments available across the UK where clinically appropriate, alongside in-person assessments delivered by our specialist clinical teams at our clinics in Kent and Hampshire.

Our thorough diagnostic process ensures you receive clear answers and practical guidance, whether you're seeking an assessment for yourself or your child. Our caring charter outlines our commitment to treating every person with kindness, dignity and respect, while removing barriers, tackling inequalities, and offering flexible services that meet diverse needs with understanding and compassion.

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Can you have combined autism and ADHD?

Cherishing unique minds

ADHD and autism represent distinct forms of neurodivergence that can co-occur. While attention differences are common to both, they manifest differently - autistic individuals often show intense focus on specific interests while ADHD involves variable attention patterns across different activities. Similarly, communication styles vary - ADHD may involve active, spontaneous communication while autistic communication often reflects different social interaction patterns.

Understanding these distinct characteristics through professional assessment helps identify appropriate support strategies and accommodations. Our comprehensive diagnostic process for assessing ADHD and autism carefully evaluates these patterns through structured observations and standardised assessments, leading to personalised recommendations and support.

At Psicon, we believe that every person deserves access to and assessment and/or care that works for them. We offer online assessments UK-wide where clinically appropriate, with in-person assessments available in South East England. Some child services have age-based eligibility criteria. Contact us if you are unsure which route is suitable for you or your child.

We’re with you every step of the way

How to get assessed for  ADHD and autism

At Psicon, we offer neurodevelopmental assessments either separately or combined, depending on the needs of the individual.

A combined autism and ADHD assessment pathway begins with a single assessment, whichever profile you feel best reflects your or your child’s experiences. For example, if you identify more strongly with ADHD traits, we would typically begin with an ADHD assessment, followed by an autism assessment. Exploring each profile separately allows our clinical team to better understand how each may present and interact for the individual. This approach helps build a clearer picture of your/your child's unique neurodevelopmental profile and informs the kind of support or adjustments that may be most helpful.

To find out how our private ADHD and autism assessments work, use the buttons below. Understanding the steps involved can help ease uncertainty, set clear expectations, and support you or your child in preparing for an affirming and thorough assessment experience.

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Testimonials

Here's what our patients have to say

We've helped thousands of patients over the years, and here are some of their thoughts.

Psicon exceeded our expectations.

From the referral from our local GP, we were kept informed every step of the way. The timescales we were given were shorter on every occasion. The staff were lovely, professional and friendly.

We have been delighted with the service.

We had a wonderful experience from beginning to the end, great waiting times for an ADHD assessment, great communication, professional, we have been delighted with the service.

We felt listened to and respected at every step of the assessment process.

Everyone whom we had contact with from Psicon where amazing and friendly. We felt listened to and respected at every step of the assessment process. We were well informed of each step and always asked if we had any questions.

We couldn't be more grateful to the great team at Psicon.

Great communication and service from Psicon. My daughter was seen by lovely doctors under the right to choose pathway and we couldn't be more grateful to the great team at Psicon.

The whole process took between 6-8 weeks from start to finish.

I couldn’t be more grateful for Pscion. After waiting years on the NHS for my sons ADHD assessment and him constantly being failed by everyone, we decided to go privately instead. The whole process took between 6-8 weeks from start to finish.

Highly recommended.

Highly recommended, Psicon has made what is an important but stressful journey to diagnosis a little bit more easier

Compassionate and caring service.

Compassionate and caring service. I felt heard and listened to during my appointment, where I was able to learn about my new autism diagnosis.

Amazing service with a short wait time.

Amazing service with a short wait time. Everyone I had contact with were friendly, understanding and helpful.

A very smooth and stress free service.

An amazing service from both the clinicians and specialists that saw myself and child, were very helpful, informative, went above and beyond with advise and support. A very smooth and stress free service, thank you

Finally able to enjoy life to full.

Life changing! Been able to learn a lot of methods to help with my mental health issues, and finally able to enjoy life to full. Can’t thank you enough!

I was made to feel at ease straight away

The doctor was very patient and understanding and I was treated with the utmost respect. I came away feeling well informed and I have a plan moving forward for my condition.

Speech & Language Therapist

It is a privilege to work in partnership with the expert staff team at Psicon and the child/family-centred approach to clinical practice is reflected at every level of the organisation.

Thank you once again for all of your help Psicon!

An outstanding company. Are always willing to help on the phone with any questions, concerns or problems. I would recommend them to anyone.

Fantastic clinic. I would highly recommend.

I chose to go here to get diagnosed privately. Sadly I have been let down by the NHS since my childhood in the 1980’s and I decided I had to go private, but I would say it was worth every penny and the long drive from my home. Lovely professional staff. Thank you.

Quick efficient service.

I could not have been happier with timescales, responses and communication.

The centre is a lovely welcoming place and the professionals put my highly anxious son at ease.

We went to the children's centre to get my son aged 17, a private assessment. From the start the staff were informative and helpful. The centre is a lovely welcoming place and the professionals put my highly anxious son at ease. In fact he even asked when we were going back! After negative experiences with the NHS and school, my son felt that he could finally access support that was right for him. Thank you 😊

Would highly recommend Psicon for any assessments

Absolutely amazing with my son, very easy to talk to and my son loved interacting with the staff.

I would recommend this service to anyone that I know.

I attended the practice in June of 2022. The practice had such welcoming and kind staff members. This really eased any anxieties I had about going to the practice, and set a very calming atmosphere.

Excellent communication and explanation throughout the assessments.

All staff seemed very knowledge, were prompt and courteous and we were given a conclusion by the end of the assessment

All practitioners were friendly, understanding and really knowledgeable

All practitioners were friendly, understanding and really knowledgeable and informative. They managed to put my anxious daughter at ease. They listened carefully, and were responsive to what we were saying. They also gave helpful suggestions to think about with the school and within the family.

Exceptional service.

The sessions were well organised. The psychologist was outstanding and it was like they knew me after just a couple of sessions. I would 100% recommend this service. I feel so much better and am going forward with several tools to keep me mentally healthy. I cannot recommend this service enough.

As a parent, it gave me the reassurance that my daughter will grow up knowing how her mind works

My daughter came out of her ADHD assessment feeling very positive about herself and empowered. As a parent, it gave me the reassurance that my daughter will grow up knowing how her mind works and what she needs to put in place to help herself along the way. We are very grateful to have been given such high quality care.

Occupational Therapist

It’s great to work in such a supportive environment. I really appreciate the CPD on offer and the chance to work with so many highly experienced clinicians.

Working with Psicon has meant that I have been able to meet colleagues from a range of clinical backgrounds. This has enriched and broadened my own clinical knowledge.

Speech & Language Therapist

I really value the opportunity to work with a whole host of highly skilled and passionate clinicians as a multi-disciplinary team. I always come away from a day in clinic having learned something new - either from the clinician I'm working with or from the young people we've met! I appreciate Psicon's forward-thinking and positive approach to the diagnosis of Autism and feel confident that our assessments and reports are neurodiversity-affirming.

Occupational Therapist

I have worked as an associate for Psicon for 5 years and have enjoyed it tremendously. Everything is made so easy for you to do your job as an ADOS assessor, and you are supported every step of the way. I have made some lifelong friends and have travelled to beautiful places in the UK.

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

I like to work with Psicon as it is a well organised firm with some very good appointments to management that makes a big difference. I can take my difficulties there and it can be solved. It uses an IT system that works well. In effect it can then render a quality service to the patients.

What I enjoy and value about working in the Psicon associate team: Excellent pre-assessment information collection. The flexibility of a mixture of face to face and remote appointments.

I really enjoy working as part of such a well organised service with wonderful colleagues. I am always learning from families and the team.

Since joining Psicon, what's impressed me is the sense of professional community and collective support that appears to be carefully and purposefully nurtured in the team. The clarity provided in terms of work processes, areas of responsibility, and support helped me as an associate to feel confident and valued in delivering as a part of the clinical team. I appreciate the flexibility offered to associates and the transparency of Psicon's work allocation approach.

I am a relatively new Associate with Psicon but from the start have felt part of a very supportive team. Despite working remotely, the training and support that I have had from Psicon has been comprehensive. In my clinical work I have enjoyed working alongside talented and supportive colleagues. Being an Associate has also given me an opportunity to pursue a better work life balance.

All staff are trained immaculately!

All staff are trained immaculately! Very kind, very helpful. Just wonderful. I could not have asked for a better service!

They treated me like I was a person

They treated me like I was a person and demonstrated they treat each individual on a case to case base using treatments tailored to the individuals needs. They listened without judgement offering to treat individuals with complex needs.

From the minute we arrived staff were welcoming and professional.

From the minute we arrived staff were welcoming and professional. Thank you for listening and helping my son to be as comfortable as possible. You were so attentive to his ways and the consultant, speech and language therapist had extensive knowledge and were able to pick up on things I wasn’t even aware of. The support throughout was amazing, everything was explained in detail and I would definitely recommend Psicon to others. Thank you again.

I've found the team at Psicon warm, professional, and supportive. Working for Psicon has been great for my own professional development, learning from others in the MDT both through working side by side in assessments and through others sharing their knowledge and experience in the reflective practice meetings held by Psicon for their associates. I find the work with Psicon very contained, each day is like a separate project, which means it works well alongside the other work I do. The pay is also great!

Working as an associate with Psicon has meant access to a range of high quality CPD opportunities, and working within such a skilled MDT also allows for many more professional development opportunities day to day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We're here to answer your questions

Taking the first steps to understanding why your child feels different, unhappy, or is struggling takes courage. We’re here to help you make sure you find the right support for your child and your family.

Yes. Our assessments fully comply with NICE guidelines and are conducted using a highly regarded clinical model. Your teen will be seen by a specialist clinician (a paediatrician or psychiatrist) as part of the assessment, which is not always the case with private services. We are also a trusted NHS provider and frequently work with NHS Trusts and ICBs to support waiting lists. This means a diagnosis from our service is generally accepted by both the NHS and schools or colleges when supporting adjustments.

Our assessments fully comply with NICE guidelines, and we use the highest quality and well-regarded clinical model within our service. We are also a trusted NHS provider and often support different NHS Trusts and ICBs with waiting lists. This means a diagnosis made by our service will be accepted by the NHS.

We operate with the highest quality clinical standards and fully comply with NICE guidelines throughout our service. We regularly partner with NHS Trusts and ICBs to support their waiting lists as a trusted provider. For child assessments, we ensure a doctor - paediatrician or psychiatrist - is part of the process; a standard that isn't universal across private services. With these rigorous standards in place, our assessment outcomes are readily accepted by the NHS, schools and colleges

Our assessments fully comply with NICE guidelines, and we use the highest quality and well-regarded clinical model within our service. We are also a trusted NHS provider and often support different NHS Trusts and ICBs with waiting lists. This means a diagnosis made by our service will be accepted by the NHS.

We maintain exceptional professional standards and ensure complete adherence to NICE guidelines across our ADHD assessment process. Our reputation as a dependable assessment provider has led to established partnerships with numerous NHS Trusts and ICBs, where we help manage assessment backlogs. Our diagnostic team features specialist psychiatrists and consultant clinical psychologists with extensive experience in ADHD evaluation - a level of expertise that distinguishes us from many other providers. Because of our comprehensive assessment methodology and stringent diagnostic criteria, our evaluations and reports are consistently accepted by the NHS and schools/colleges.

Online autism assessments are suitable for many adults, particularly those who:

  • are comfortable speaking over video
  • would prefer to be assessed in their own environment
  • want to rely on our standards but don’t live close enough to visit a clinic

For some people, this can make the process feel more natural and less pressured. If there are aspects of your presentation that would be better understood in person, we will discuss this with you so you can make an informed decision.

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We're with you at every step

Everyone’s mind is unique. Many of us are neurodivergent. While the neurological differences that make us individuals can bring challenges, we believe that with understanding, empathy and expert support, everyone can thrive. That's why we're here to support you every step of the way through your neurodevelopmental assessment.

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