Before your appointment
It all starts with a free, no-pressure telephone chat. We talk through your concerns and help you choose the most suitable pathway. You will then receive digital screening forms by email.
- Rating scales for you or your child, and someone who knows you well
- A developmental history
- School or teacher questionnaires when assessing a child
- Background and wellbeing information
On the day
All assessments and clinical appointments take place in person at our Wellbeing Clinic, 124 Thorpe Road, Norwich. The initial screening consultation is a calm, supportive conversation about history, strengths and challenges, attention, routines, emotional wellbeing and how difficulties affect life at home, work or school.
For adults
We focus on how traits affect your daily life now, alongside evidence they were present earlier, even if nobody noticed at the time.
For children
We gather information from parents, carers and school, and use age-appropriate observation and tools. Younger children may like to bring something familiar.
QbCheck
Arrive well rested and having eaten, wear any glasses or hearing aids you usually use, and avoid sparkly or reflective clothing, which can interfere with motion tracking.
ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
This is a 1:1 interaction-based assessment with you or your child and one of our clinicians. The ADOS is delivered appropriate to age. Children will engage with some games and puzzles and have an informal conversation about different aspects of school and daily living. Older teens and adults will be presented with a few tasks and activities, with the focus being more so on discussing their experiences, thoughts and feelings about various parts of daily life. The ADOS is certainly not a test.
Your screening journey
Our ADHD and autism screening process is designed to provide a thorough understanding of individual strengths, experiences and challenges, helping to identify whether a full diagnostic assessment may be appropriate.
Initial contact with our team
Your journey begins with a conversation with our friendly team. We discuss your concerns, explain the screening process, answer questions and guide you through the next steps.
Pre-assessment information
Before your appointment, we ask you to complete questionnaires and provide relevant developmental, medical and background information. For children, we may also request information from their school. Your clinician will review this information before your consultation.
Face-to-face screening consultation
You or your child will meet with one of our experienced clinicians in a calm, supportive environment. We explore developmental history, early experiences and current characteristics, including how these affect everyday life at home, school or work. We also consider individual strengths, health and wellbeing, and any overlapping conditions to build a fuller understanding of your experiences.
Multidisciplinary team (MDT) review
Following your consultation, the information gathered is reviewed by our multidisciplinary team. The team considers the screening findings, developmental history and clinical observations to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to recommend progressing to a full diagnostic assessment.
Screening outcome and detailed report
You will receive a detailed report outlining the screening findings, areas of strength and difficulty, and recommendations for next steps. Where the screening findings indicate that a full ADHD or autism diagnostic assessment is appropriate, we will explain the next stage and arrange a further appointment. If a diagnostic assessment is not recommended, we will provide guidance and signposting to appropriate support.
After your assessment
Your multidisciplinary team reviews the evidence and you receive a comprehensive report within 21 working days, with tailored recommendations and signposting. If a full diagnostic assessment is appropriate, we explain the next stage and arrange a further appointment. If it is not recommended, we provide guidance and signposting to appropriate support.
Booking and cancellations
Cancellations within 7 working days, or non-attendance, are charged in full. Rescheduling within 4 weeks of your appointment incurs a £150 fee. Changes to booked consultation dates outside four weeks incur a £55 administration fee.