Service categories: Counselling and therapies, Diagnosticians, Information, advice and advocacy, Schools and education providers

Service URL: https://hegartytherapy.com/

Our autism assessments adhere to NICE guidelines (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) and are recognised by NHS services and Local Education Authorities. The assessment process includes:

• Pre-assessment information gathering from parents or carers (including a review of relevant records).
• Involvement of two to three clinicians for a thorough diagnostic evaluation, including:
• Liaison with your child’s school or nursery.
• Completion of the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) by parents and school.
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
• Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R).
• A comprehensive written report detailing the diagnosis and actionable recommendations.
• A separate feedback session to discuss the results and the next steps.

Why Choose Hegarty Therapy for Autism Assessments:

We offer a high-quality and thorough private autism assessment service for families in Sussex, tailored to meet your child’s unique needs. Our team is experienced in working with children and young people across a range of ages and abilities. Our autism diagnosis process is holistic, focusing on collaboration with schools and families to ensure the best outcomes.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Children under the age of 12 years, School, Students, Young person

Referral Sources: NHS and Private, Yourself

Covers: South East

Specialisms: Autism, Has autism-specific elements, Has autism-specific elements