An autism assessment is a structured process used to explore whether someone meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). It helps make sense of lifelong patterns in communication, sensory experiences, social interaction, and thinking — and offers clarity, validation, and a path to support.
Autism assessments are for people who suspect they may be autistic and want clarity, support, or a formal diagnosis. It’s especially relevant if you:
Experience sensory sensitivities or overwhelm
Struggle with social communication, masking, or burnout
Have a strong need for routine, structure, or predictability
Often feel out of step with peers or emotionally exhausted by interaction
Have intense interests or deep focus on specific topics
Have co-occurring experiences (e.g. ADHD, anxiety, trauma)
Were previously misdiagnosed or overlooked — especially as a woman, non-binary person, or person of colour
Want to explore identity, self-understanding, or access adjustments
Assessments are available for adults and teens. We offer neurodiversity-affirming care that respects all forms of communication and experience — not just those that fit traditional stereotypes.
Pre-assessment screening and questionnaires
Clinical interview with a psychologist or psychiatrist (90–120 minutes)
Developmental history (with optional input from family or past records)
Use of validated tools such as ADOS-2 or ADI-R (if needed)
Discussion of communication, sensory, social, and identity experiences
Consideration of co-occurring traits (e.g. ADHD, trauma, OCD)
Optional observations or feedback from partners, parents, or educators
Clear explanation of findings and outcomes
Written diagnostic report with strengths-based language
Letter for workplace, education, or access adjustments (on request)
Post-diagnostic support or therapy if desired
Online or in-person appointments available
Adapted for sensory, cultural, and neurodivergent needs
Inclusive of LGBTQ+ and multiply-neurodivergent identities
At Bloomfield Health, we provide autism assessments that are affirming, thorough, and deeply respectful. Our clinicians are trained in neurodivergence-informed care, and we avoid deficit-based or pathologising language. Whether you’ve masked for years, been dismissed by past services, or just started exploring your identity, we hold space for your whole experience. We centre safety, clarity, and self-understanding — not judgment or ticking boxes.
That’s completely fine. The assessment is exploratory — it helps clarify your experience whether or not you receive a diagnosis.
Yes — we offer fully remote assessments, including all interviews and post-diagnostic support.
Only if you choose to. We can work with what you remember and adapt for gaps in developmental history.
Our process follows NICE guidance and uses gold-standard tools, but delivered in a private setting with shorter wait times.
Yes — we provide formal reports and can supply letters for adjustments or Access to Work.
Absolutely — we recognise that neurodivergence and trauma often overlap and we assess with this in mind.
Please contact us to book a screening call. We’ll explain the process and match you with a clinician for your autism assessment.
We are registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
