Child and adult autism assessments Hampshire

Get a neurodevelopmental assessment for ASD or ADHD near you

The Nook Neurodevelopmental Clinic is a private clinic based in Farnham, Surrey, offering tailored autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) screenings and assessments.

Our clinic is easily accessible from Hampshire, and we welcome individuals from across the South East who are looking for comprehensive help and support.

Our clinic was established by Dr Selina Warlow, a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in mental health services for the NHS and The Priory. She manages a team of dedicated and experienced professionals including specialist speech and language therapists.

We offer bespoke assessments for children, young people, and adults following NICE best practice guidelines and the gold standard ADOS autism assessment tools. This is always tailored to the needs of the individual.

Our diagnoses are multi-disciplinary and in line with work done on the NHS. If you have questions, please see our FAQs or contact us; we will gladly help. For any overview of the costs involved, please see our fees.

For further details or to book an appointment, please call 01252 720 816.

Private ASD or autism diagnostic screening tests Hampshire

Autism affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. It is a lifelong condition that can prevent individuals from fully participating in everyday work, school, family, or social life. Adults and children with autism will experience different strengths and challenges that will be unique to them.

We are passionate about helping individuals of all ages understand whether an ASD diagnosis may explain their difficulties or differences. Our reports can be used to guide future support and interventions.

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile in some individuals on the autism spectrum. Characteristics include an obsessive resistance to ordinary demands and requests. We can include this profile in any ASD assessment.

Child autism assessments

We offer assessments to children and young people who are suspected of having autism. This follows best practice guidelines and gold-standard assessment tools.

Adult autism assessments

We can also provide adults with ASD assessments that involve several stages, so we can understand if they meet the diagnosis of autism. This includes questionnaires, interviews, and observations.

ADHD assessments for children Hampshire

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that shows symptoms quite early in a child’s development. It is thought that boys are more commonly affected than girls, and around 7 per cent of school-age children suffer from the condition.

Signs can include inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Our comprehensive ADHD assessments involve detailed questionnaires, interviews with parents, and relevant information provided by your child’s school with your permission.

Once this is in place, we can complete a face-to-face assessment using a QB check. This is a computer-based test that objectively measures the three core symptoms of ADHD. Your child’s score is measured against a controlled group. The assessment can also take into account other difficulties.

Following the assessment, you will be given a full report detailing the outcome and recommendations.

Autism in girls Hampshire

In the past, it was widely believed that boys and men had ASD. However, it is now understood that many girls and women have the condition. It is important that they get the right diagnoses so they access support and better understand the world around them.

Autism may present itself differently in girls because they seem to have fewer social issues than boys and men, and it is thought they do this by ‘masking’ their autistic traits. Girls at school are more likely to be part of a friendship group, and teachers might overlook their differences.

Our clinicians have a wealth of experience diagnosing autism in girls, and we allow for additional questions during the interview and ADOS assessment stages. We also use a questionnaire designed for girls to ensure we capture the difference we see in girls with ASD.

Book an autism spectrum disorder assessment or ADHD testing and evaluation Hampshire

Please get in touch with our specialist team today by calling 01252 720 816 or emailing admin@thenookclinic.co.uk

We also offer autism assessments London.