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Adult autism waiting lists are the longest in the system
Adult autism assessment has been the quietest queue in UK mental health for years. Waits measured in years are common across much of the country, and adults referred late — particularly women, and anyone who learned to mask early — often wait longest, because the referral itself is harder to obtain when your traits are not the ones a GP is looking for.
Going private is the realistic route to being seen sooner. The difficulty is that autism assessment quality varies more than almost any other private service: the instruments used, the clinician's background and whether you get a usable written report all differ by provider, and none of it is obvious from a clinic's own website. That comparison is what this page exists to make possible.
Inside an autism assessment
Clinics vary in what they include, and the difference is rarely obvious from a price. These are the stages a thorough assessment covers, and the instruments a CQC-registered clinic should be able to name when you ask.
Screening
AQ-10A short, validated self-report questionnaire. The AQ-10 was developed at the University of Cambridge Autism Research Centre and is the tool NICE recommends in UK primary care. Screening indicates whether a full assessment is likely to be worthwhile. It is self-completed and is not a diagnosis, a triage decision, or a clinical opinion.
Pre-assessment history
Clinics gather developmental history before the appointment — school reports, and where possible an account from a parent, partner or someone who knew you as a child. ADHD and autism are lifelong, so evidence that traits were present in childhood matters to the diagnostic criteria.
Diagnostic assessment
ADOS-2 · ADI-RThe assessment itself, usually two to three hours and sometimes split across sessions. ADOS-2 is a structured observational assessment of social communication and interaction; ADI-R is a detailed developmental interview conducted with someone who knew you in early childhood. Adult autism assessment is typically led by a psychologist or psychiatrist, and thorough clinics use more than one source of evidence rather than a single interview.
Report and outcome
NICE CG142A written diagnostic report setting out what was assessed, the outcome against DSM-5 or ICD-11 criteria, and recommendations. NICE guideline CG142 governs autism diagnosis in adults in the UK. The report is the document that carries weight afterwards — for workplace or university adjustments especially — so check it is included in the fee rather than charged as an extra.
After a diagnosis
Adjustments · supportThere is no medication for autism itself, so the pathway after diagnosis is different from ADHD. A diagnosis supports reasonable adjustments at work or in education under the Equality Act 2010, and can be used for Access to Work and disability services. Where medication is discussed it is for co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression or ADHD, not for autism. Post-diagnostic support through the NHS is limited in many areas, so ask a clinic what it offers after the report.
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10 UK clinics offering adult autism assessment
Each listing shows format, indicative pricing and what the assessment includes — so you are comparing like for like rather than headline prices.
PrivatePsychiatryExpert Limited
ADHD Health Clinic is a private UK clinic offering ADHD, autism and combined ADHD/autism assessments for both adults and children, delivered online or in person at clinics in central London and Barnet. Assessments are carried out by consultant psychiatrists and other clinicians, with services also including medication reviews for those with an existing ADHD diagnosis, dementia assessments and general psychiatric assessments. The clinic is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and patients can self-refer and book directly online.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
The Chelsea Psychology Clinic
The Chelsea Psychology Clinic is a private psychology and psychiatry practice with clinics in Chelsea and Harley Street, London, offering both in-person and online sessions. It provides neurodevelopmental assessments for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for both adults and children, alongside general psychological therapy and psychiatric services. Listed fees include Adult ADHD Assessment (£1100), Child ADHD Assessment (£2100), Adult/Child ASD Assessment (£2250 each), and a combined ADHD/ASD Assessment (£3750).
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
Unique Neuro Wellness Ltd
Unique Neuro Wellness Ltd is a Cheshire-based private provider offering ADHD and autism assessments for both children/young people and adults, with services available face-to-face and online. ADHD assessments use QbCheck and DIVA in line with NICE guidelines, while autism assessments use ADI-R and ADOS-2 (or BOSA for older children and adults). They also offer school observations, intervention planning, and coaching support, serving clients from Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Stockport and wider Greater Manchester, with nationwide travel for in-person assessments available at extra cost.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
Mind Professionals
Mind Professionals is a UK provider offering Autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people and adults via NHS-funded pathways, Right to Choose, and self-pay routes that do not require a GP referral. Self-pay assessments are delivered face-to-face or remotely by clinical psychologists or psychiatrists, following NICE guidance and DSM-5/ICD-11 criteria, and include a written diagnostic report. Mind Professionals is part of Provide Community, a Community Interest Company, and also runs separate recruitment and expert witness services.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
Bedford Consulting Rooms
NeuroFX is a CQC-registered clinic operating from Bedford Consulting Rooms, offering private ADHD assessments for adults and children aged 6 and over, delivered in person in Bedford or online. It also provides autism (ASD) assessments, either following an ADHD diagnosis where autistic traits are identified or as part of a combined ADHD and autism assessment, using ADI-R and in-person ADOS-2 tools. The clinic additionally offers a 6-month ADHD medication and prescribing package, and an onboarding review for patients already diagnosed elsewhere.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
MyPace Ltd
MyPace is a CQC-registered private clinic offering remote video-call assessments for ADHD and autism in both children (6-17) and adults, alongside general psychiatry and women's health services. Assessments are self-funded and self-referred, not part of the NHS Right to Choose pathway, and include a written diagnostic report; medication can be prescribed and delivered via a partner online pharmacy. Face-to-face appointments are available in limited circumstances with individualised pricing, but booking is otherwise conducted entirely online.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
Clinical Partners Head Office
Clinical Partners is a UK-wide private mental health provider offering psychiatric, ADHD and autism assessments for adults and children, available both privately and via NHS Right to Choose. Assessments are delivered by psychiatrists and specialist clinicians remotely or face-to-face at clinics including London, Liverpool and Oxford. They also provide follow-up treatment and medication management after diagnosis.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
The Cardinal Clinic
Cardinal Clinic is a private mental health hospital in Windsor, Berkshire, offering consultant psychiatrist-led adult ADHD assessments and specialist adult autism assessments alongside a wider range of psychiatric treatment and inpatient/day patient/outpatient care. Adults can self-refer for ADHD or autism assessment without needing an NHS referral, and assessments use structured clinical interviews, validated rating scales (e.g. Conners, DIVA-5, ADOS-2, ADI-R) and developmental history-taking. The clinic also provides broader residential and day patient mental health treatment, but the ADHD and autism assessment service itself is delivered on an outpatient, self-referral basis.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
The ADHD Clinic
The ADHD Clinic is a private clinic, a sister company of Expert in Mind, offering ADHD assessments for adults and children and autism assessments for adults, using Consultant Psychiatrists and Psychologists registered with the GMC, HCPC and RCPsych. Adult assessments can be delivered remotely via encrypted video systems, while assessments of children under 18 are carried out in person by a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. The clinic accepts direct self-referrals from private individuals as well as GP referrals, and provides diagnostic reports and follow-up medication management including shared care arrangements with GPs.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
Regus, Cromwell House
Dr J and Colleagues is a private clinic offering ADHD and autism assessments for both adults and children, delivered through remote or face-to-face consultations. The service is led by psychiatrists and psychologists and does not require a GP referral, though the provider also delivers NHS-commissioned Right to Choose pathways in some areas. Assessments include clinical consultation, developmental history review, standardised questionnaires, and a feedback session with a written report.
This clinic hasn't verified its listing yet. Details are taken from public sources and may not be current.
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What a private autism assessment costs
Private adult autism assessments in the UK typically run from around £800 to £2,500. The spread is wide because providers include different things: some quote for the interview alone and charge separately for the written report, which is the document you actually need for workplace or education adjustments. Check what the fee covers before you book — a cheaper headline price with the report added afterwards frequently costs more.
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