Multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Assessments
Cost: £2,700
A full picture. A clear diagnosis. Meaningful next steps.
What To Expect
A holistic, face‑to‑face diagnostic pathway delivered by an experienced paediatrician, Speech and Language Therapist, and Occupational Therapist .
Working together we give you a complete, accurate understanding of your child.
A seamless, one‑team approach — from assessment to school support and beyond.
Our diagnostic reports follow NICE guidance and are accepted by schools and local authorities.
Why Families Choose Speech Boom
Face‑to‑face assessment
A truly comprehensive, face‑to‑face assessment that looks at the whole child.
Recognised by schools
integrating medical, communication, and sensory expertise to provide a clear diagnostic conclusion recognised by schools and local authorities
Why a Multidiscipliniary, Face-To-Face Assessment Matters
Children show us their real communication, sensory needs, and interaction style in person, not on a screen.
Many private assessments are led solely by psychology or psychiatry. While these clinicians play an important role, autism is a developmental disability and a form of neurodiversity — not a mental illness.
Although it can influence mental health, autism primarily affects communication, interaction, sensory processing, and how a child experiences the world.
This is why a whole‑child, multidisciplinary assessment provides a more accurate, meaningful diagnostic process — giving families a complete picture, not a narrow view.
A fully multidisciplinary team — Paediatrician + Speech and Language Therapist + Occupational Therapist — means your child is understood from every angle:
developmental
medical
communication
sensory
emotional
functional
real‑world behaviour
Your child is understood across:
Developmental profile
Medical and regulatory needs
Communication and social interaction
Sensory processing
Emotional regulation
Functional and daily‑living skills
Real‑world behaviour at home and school
PLUS:
Whole‑child, not mental‑health‑only
Multidisciplinary interpretation
Face‑to‑face, nuanced observation
Clear, integrated diagnostic conclusions
What Makes Speech Boom Different?
1 . Reports that work for both medical diagnosis and education. NICE‑aligned, EHCP‑ready, LA‑accepted.
2 . Fully multidisciplinary: Developmental Paediatrics, SLT, and OT. A complete developmental, communication, and sensory lens.
3 . Communication‑centred assessments (SLT‑led). ADOS‑2 + communication profile
4. Sensory‑informed assessments (OT‑led). School/home observation + sensory summary.
5 . Face‑to‑face assessments — not online. Children deserve to be seen as they truly are.
6 . Ongoing therapy and support. 4 or 12 session packages (SLT and/or OT).
7 . Joined‑up SEND consultancy and school support. A seamless pathway from diagnosis to provision — helping families navigate SEN Support, reasonable adjustments, and EHCP processes with clarity and confidence.
8 . A warm, family‑centred approach. Supportive, calm, and containing. A welcoming environment built for children.
9 . An experienced team you can trust. 5 Decades of combined clinical experience.
What To Expect From Your Assessment
Our autism assessments follow NICE guidelines and mirror NHS‑standard multidisciplinary practice.
Parent Consultation & Developmental History (DISCO)
Warm, structured, whole‑child developmental history.
Paediatric Assessment (Face‑to‑Face)
Developmental, medical, regulatory, and behavioural insight.
Multidisciplinary Team Discussion
Paediatrician + SLT + OT combine findings for a clear diagnostic conclusion.
Communication & Social Interaction Assessment (ADOS‑2, SLT‑led)
Social communication, play, interaction, sensory responses, strengths.
Feedback Session & Written Report
Parent‑friendly, EHCP‑ready, LA‑accepted.
Sensory & Functional Observation (OT‑led)
Regulation, sensory processing, motor planning, functional impact.
Ready to get clarity and a plan?
Combined Autism & ADHD Assessments
Many children show traits of both autism and ADHD.
Understanding how these profiles overlap is essential for an accurate diagnosis and meaningful support.
Our combined assessment brings together a Paediatrician, Speech and Language Therapist, and Occupational Therapist to give you one clear, integrated picture of your child.
Why a Combined Assessment Matters
Autism and ADHD often interact in ways that affect:
attention and focus
emotional regulation
communication and social interaction
sensory processing
learning and participation
behaviour at home and school
A combined pathway avoids conflicting conclusions, reduces duplication, and provides one unified diagnostic outcome.
The combined assessment includes:
Parent consultation & developmental history
Structured exploration of early development, communication, behaviour, sensory needs, attention, impulsivity, and regulation.
Paediatric assessment (face‑to‑face)
Developmental profile, attention and executive functioning, behaviour and regulation, medical history, autism and ADHD indicators, and differential diagnosis.
Communication & social interaction assessment (ADOS‑2, SLT‑led)
Social communication, interaction, play, sensory responses, masking, strengths, and support needs. Includes a communication questionnaire.
Sensory, functional & regulation observation (OT‑led)
School or home observation focusing on sensory processing, regulation, motor planning, functional impact, and participation.
ADHD rating scales (Conners)
Completed by parents and school to provide a full picture across settings.
Multidisciplinary team discussion
Paediatrician + SLT + OT combine findings to determine autism, ADHD, both, or an alternative explanation.
Feedback session & written report
A detailed, parent‑friendly report that is NICE‑aligned,
Optional add-ons
SEND Consultancy & School Support Package
Expert guidance through SEN Support, provision mapping, reasonable adjustments, and school communication.
Ready to get clarity and a plan?
EHCP Support & Tribunal Reports
Evidence‑based reports aligned with legal frameworks for EHCP applications, amendments, and tribunals.
We offer the following Therapy Packages:
4‑session package
2 speech therapy session
2 occupational therapy session
12‑session package
A structured intervention pathway tailored to your child.
Pricing
Full Autism Diagnostic Assessment: £2,700
Combined Autism and ADHD Diagnostic Assessment: £3,450
Optional add‑ons:
SEND consultancy & school support package £85 per hour
EHCP support and tribunal reports - £1200
4 or 12 session therapy packages £400 -1200
Transparent pricing. No hidden costs.
How It Works
Book a discovery call
Complete parent questionnaire
Assessment sessions (all f2f)
SLT ADOS‑2 + OT observation
Paediatric assessment
MDT formulation
Report + feedback session
