Collaborative Autistic Identification (Assessment)

*£940 for UK residents

*€1100 for Ireland/EU residents

Traditionally speaking, this is ‘the assessment process leading to clinical autism diagnosis’; however, we prefer to frame this as Collaborative Autistic Identification. More than mere rhetorical window dressing, this perspective is a signature stamp of our progressive, neuroaffirmative ethos and commitment to respecting and valuing unique Autistic experiences

In our view, and in keeping with understanding from the Autistic community, being Autistic is not a ‘disorder’ to ‘diagnose’. Autism is not a ‘condition’ you ‘have’, typically handed to you in the form of a deficit-based diagnostic report

While our professionally qualified psychologists, assuredly work within clinical best practice, we firmly believe Autistic identification is best explored and established within a collaborative framework. Though actively positive and strengths based in our approach, we take full account of your individual support needs and understand the complexities and contradictions of everyday Autistic living

*A payment instalment plan is available: click here for details

Collaborative Autistic Identification (Assessment) takes the form of three in-depth conversation sessions with your psychologist

·         First Session (1 — 1.5 hours)

The opening conversation to discuss your experience, informed by your submitted information. Prior to this session, you and your psychologist will communicate via email, to ensure focus points are established

·         Second Session (1 — 1.5 hours)

Another in-depth conversation with your psychologist, again informed by your submitted information and naturally picking up from your first session. As before, you and your psychologist will work together, ensuring you are fully prepared for this follow up

·         Third Session (1 — 1.5 hours)

An opportunity to review your journey thus far and to formally arrive at Autistic identification (or not). Given our open, entirely collaborative framework, you will most likely attend this session with an idea of the outcome — no big reveal!

Whether you are Autistic or not, appropriate support and signposting will naturally be provided

·         Follow-up Support Session (1 hour)

For those discovered as Autistic, this session is provided by our partner, Thriving Autistic. This provides a valuable, reflective space to consider your Autistic identity with neurodivergent practitioners, contemplate the future or avail of practical guidance and support. Should you wish to continue accessing support post identification, you can do so through Thriving Autistic for continuity of care

·         Supporting Documentation

For those discovered as Autistic, your psychologist will provide you with neurodiversity affirmative documentation affirming you are Autistic. Our documentation is fully recognised by the HSE and other statutory support services. Furthermore, an Equitable Requirements report will also be provided, as required. This document supports your Autistic identity and informs your work or college/university of their responsibility to provide an equitable environment, to help you perform at your best

To secure an Assessment (Collaborative Autistic Identification), simply click the ‘Make a Booking’ button below and you will be navigated to the forms section

Important Notes:

1. It is not necessary nor required to have a Consultation before Identification, though it is possible to transition from Consultation to Identification, without additional waiting. If you ultimately decide to go ahead with Identification, the Consultation fee is deducted from the Identification fee

2. Due to high demand for our services, a cancellation fee for individual sessions will be applied if less than 48 hours notice is given. If you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment or fail to attend without notifying the psychologist, a fee of €75/£65 will be charged.

3. Preparing additional documentation, outside our standard suite, will attract an additional fee (fee details available as and when such documents are requested)

4. If you are applying for PIP/Disability Allowance and require a supporting letter, there is an additional fee of £86/€100. Preparing a robust, detailed letter requires additional time and administrative effort, to gather and present relevant information, in support of your application

5. f you are Ireland based and wish to claim on private health insurance, you must choose a Chartered Member of the PSI. You will be given this information clearly when booking

6. You do not need to complete the forms in one sitting (you can save and return); however, unsubmitted forms are automatically deleted after 60 days and cannot be recovered. Please ensure to submit your completed forms within 60 days

For further details, please see our FAQs page