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Private Autism Assessment · Devon · CQC-Registered

Private autism assessmentin Plymouth.

Start with the free AQ-10 screening, then compare CQC-registered clinics serving Devon on price, format and the instruments they actually use.

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Plymouth & NHS waits

Your local autism assessment options in Plymouth

Plymouth is among the most isolated cities in England for specialist services, and that bites harder for autism than for ADHD: the assessment is longer, often split across sessions, and needs instrument-trained clinicians who are concentrated further up the country. NHS waits commonly run to years on a separately commissioned pathway. Remote private assessment removes a journey that would otherwise be made more than once.

Assessments from
£425
Shortest published wait
1–2 weeks
Nearest consulting room
98 miles · Shaftesbury
Can assess you by video
14 clinics
The NHS position

Who decides NHS funding in Plymouth

NHS autism assessment for Plymouth is commissioned by NHS Devon ICB. Whether NHS Right to Choose is open, capped or paused here is its decision, not a clinic's, and it can change at short notice. How Right to Choose works →

How it works

From free screening to a booked assessment

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What actually happens

Inside an autism assessment in Plymouth

The stages a thorough assessment covers, and the instruments a CQC-registered clinic should be able to name when you ask.

  1. Screening

    AQ-10

  2. Pre-assessment history

  3. Diagnostic assessment

    ADOS-2 · ADI-R

  4. Report and outcome

    NICE CG142

  5. After a diagnosis

    Adjustments · support

What each stage involves, in full →

ThinkBetter is a marketplace, not a clinical service. The assessment is carried out by the independent clinic you choose, and any diagnosis is theirs to make.

Clinics for Plymouth

Your assessment options from Plymouth

The nearest consulting room to Plymouth is Clinical Partners Head Office in Shaftesbury, about 98 miles away. 14 clinics assess remotely, so you can be assessed from Plymouth without travelling and without a referral. Video assessment is standard practice for adult autism, not a lesser option.

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Why ThinkBetter

Faster does not mean lower quality

Dr Miriana Vrajitoriu

Content clinically reviewed by Dr Miriana Vrajitoriu

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Founder & Medical Director

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  • NICE-compliant, GP-ready reports. Assessments produce a thorough, NICE-compliant report designed to be GP-ready. Whether a GP offers shared care is at their discretion — we never guarantee acceptance, and we would be wary of anyone who does.
Good questions

Private autism assessment in Plymouth: FAQ

How much is a private autism assessment in Plymouth?
Private adult autism assessments in the UK typically range from around £800 to £2,500, depending on the instruments used and whether a written report is included. Listed clinics show indicative pricing up front and confirm the exact fee before you book.
Do I need a GP referral to be assessed in Plymouth?
No referral is needed to start. Take the free AQ-10 screening first; if a full assessment looks worthwhile you can compare CQC-registered clinics that assess privately without a GP referral.
What does an adult autism assessment involve?
A clinician takes a detailed developmental and life history, then uses structured instruments — commonly ADOS-2, ADI-R or a comparable interview — to assess social communication, sensory experience and patterns of behaviour. Where possible they also gather information from someone who knew you as a child.
Is the written report included in the price?
It varies by provider, and it matters more for autism than for ADHD: there is no medication, so the report is the outcome. It is the document that supports reasonable adjustments at work or in education under the Equality Act 2010. Always check whether the quoted fee includes it.
Other areas

Waiting times and NHS funding positions differ by area. These pages carry the local picture for each.

Private Autism Assessment (national) →What it costs →NHS Right to Choose →
What an autism assessment involves →How the AQ-10 screening works →What happens after a diagnosis →

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