Acorn Autism Specialists 

Website: www.acorn-autism.co.uk 

Location: Suite A, Bridgefoot Studios, Maldon Road, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9BE

Acorn are respected autism and emotional wellbeing specialists offering thorough autism assessments delivered by experienced clinicians, many of which have lived experience of neurodivergence. They focus on person-centred care and use best-practice diagnostic tools.

Key strengths:

• personalised neuro-affirming approach throughout the process
• flexible assessment delivery
• clinically robust and compassionate.

Normally have appointments available within six weeks. 

AYC Psychology and Assessment Services

Website: www.psychologyassessmentservices.co.uk 

Location: Dallam Court, 120 Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7LT

AYC offers adult and child autism assessments with a strong emphasis on clear communication and accessible support. They adhere to NICE guidelines and use a fully multidisciplinary team in each assessment. The service is fully neuro affirmative and undertaken by skilled and experienced clinicians.

Key strengths:

• timely appointments, clear communication and on-going access to an appointment coordinator who is on hand to answer all clients’ questions and/or queries
• thorough and robust assessment process
• remote and in-person assessment options
• supportive and experienced clinical team
• detailed diagnostic reports
• payment options
• access to additional diagnostic services that consider other forms of neurodivergence.

Normally have appointments available within six weeks. 

CATS LTD (Community Assessment Therapy Services LTD)

Website: www.catservices.uk

Location: Office 3, Earsham Hall, Earsham, Bungay, NR35 2AN

CATS specialise in the assessment of neurodevelopmental differences, including Autism and ADHD. They recognise that every person is unique and provide a responsive and holistic service to build a picture of their client's strengths and challenges.

CATS recognise that Neurodivergence can present in subtle ways and may not always be apparent when individuals are assessed in a formal setting. Years of camouflaging may mean that the results of some observation-based assessments do not reflect the person’s internal experiences. CATS works with you using a variety of tools to explore whether these experiences are representative of a diagnosable neurodevelopmental difference.

Key strengths:

• strong expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment for children and adults (from age two years)
• accessible services with a warm, inclusive approach, with our multidisciplinary team
• post-assessment therapeutic support available.

Normally have appointments available within six weeks.