If you are looking for a private autism assessment in the UK, you may have come across the name Private Autism®. This page explains who we are, how Private Autism® is linked to Private ADHD®, what our autism assessments include, and how to make sure you are booking with the official service.
Who is Private Autism®?
Private Autism® is the autism assessment service of Private ADHD®. Both brands belong to the same company, PRIVATEADHD.COM LTD, and are registered UK trade marks:
- Private Autism®, UK trade mark UK00004167521
- Private ADHD®, UK trade mark UK00004364881
The official Private Autism® website is privateautism.com, and it is part of Private ADHD®. The official Private ADHD® website is PrivateADHD.com. You can book Private Autism® assessments through either, and they are carried out by the same organisation.
For our full brand statement, see the official PrivateADHD website. If you are looking for our ADHD service, our guide to Private ADHD® UK explains it.
Online autism assessments across the UK
We operate across the UK. All Private Autism® assessments take place online, by secure video call, so you can be assessed from home wherever you live. We assess both adults and children.
- Adults: see our adult autism assessment page.
- Children and young people: parents, carers and others who know your child well are involved in providing information.
- All ages: the full process is described on our Private Autism® assessments page.
What is included in a Private Autism® assessment?
Our autism assessments bring together several sources of information to reach a considered diagnostic outcome:
- ADOS-2 assessment. A structured assessment that forms one part of the overall evaluation.
- ADI-R interview. An in-depth interview to gather developmental and background information.
- Two clinician consultations. Two consultations with assessing clinicians, about two to three hours in total.
- Informant information. Information from parents, family members, carers or other people who know you well, where appropriate.
- Multidisciplinary discussion. The clinicians review the information together and discuss their findings.
- Diagnostic formulation and written report. A detailed report bringing together the findings and the diagnostic outcome.
If you would like to understand what an autism assessment costs and why it usually costs more than an ADHD assessment, see our guide to private autism assessment costs.
Assessments in line with NICE guidance
NICE has published guidance on recognising and diagnosing autism: CG142 for adults, and CG128 for children and young people under 19. Both describe a thorough assessment carried out by trained professionals, drawing on a developmental history, information from people who know the person well, and direct assessment, with a team approach where needed.
Our process reflects that guidance: structured tools (ADOS-2 and ADI-R), informant information, two clinician consultations and a multidisciplinary discussion before any diagnostic outcome is given. A diagnosis is never guaranteed. You are paying for a careful clinical opinion, whatever the outcome.
Your written report
Every Private Autism® assessment ends with a detailed written report. It sets out what the clinicians found, how they reached their conclusion and what they recommend. You can share it with your GP, and it can support conversations about adjustments at school, college or work. Whether another organisation accepts a report, and what support it offers, is always that organisation's decision.
How to book a Private Autism® assessment
- Visit our Private Autism® assessments page to read about the process.
- Go to the official booking page on PrivateADHD.com and choose an autism assessment package.
- Complete the booking and the forms we send you, including any informant questionnaires.
- Join your consultations online, by secure video call.
If you would like to chat before booking, you can contact our team through PrivateADHD.com.
How to make sure you are booking with the official service
Some websites use names that look similar to ours. They are not connected with Private Autism® or Private ADHD®, and we cannot see or support bookings made with them. A few checks help:
- Check the address bar. The official websites are www.privateautism.com and www.privateadhd.com.
- Book through our official pages. Use privateautism.com or the PrivateADHD.com booking page.
- Check the company name. Both brands belong to PRIVATEADHD.COM LTD.
- If in doubt, ask first. Contact us through PrivateADHD.com before you pay anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Autism® part of Private ADHD®?
Yes. Private Autism® and Private ADHD® are both registered UK trade marks of PRIVATEADHD.COM LTD. privateautism.com is the official Private Autism® website and is part of Private ADHD®.
Are Private Autism® assessments online?
Yes. All our assessments take place online, by secure video call, and we operate across the UK.
Do you assess adults and children?
Yes. We assess adults and children. For children, information from parents, carers and others who know them well is part of the assessment.
Which tools do you use?
Our assessments include the ADOS-2 and the ADI-R, alongside two clinician consultations, informant information and a multidisciplinary discussion.
Do you follow NICE guidance?
Our process reflects NICE guidance on autism diagnosis: CG142 for adults and CG128 for children and young people.
Can I have an ADHD and autism assessment?
Private ADHD® offers ADHD assessments for adults and children as well as Private Autism® assessments. Our guide to Private ADHD® UK explains the ADHD service.
How do I know I am on the official website?
The official websites are privateautism.com and PrivateADHD.com, and both brands belong to PRIVATEADHD.COM LTD. If you are unsure, contact us through PrivateADHD.com before you pay.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, please speak to your GP.
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