Autism Expertise is a specialist assessment service focusing upon:
Remote Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments using QB check and/or Connors 4 and CAARS.
Remote or in-person Dyslexia assessment utilising the NEW Test of Dyslexia
In-person, Autism assessments utilising the ADOS-2
We offer neuroinclusive coaching and counselling.
Linus says, “let us help you make sense of your world, we will treat you with kindness, care and compassion, and do our best for you with our professional assessment service that helps you to understand why you think the way you do”.
We offer neuroinclusive workplace assessments in line with the Autism Act 2009 and the Equality Act 2010
We offer specialist assessment services focusing upon:
Autism assessments, using the NHS ‘Gold standard‘ Autism Diagnosis Observation Schedule- edition 2 for autism assessments
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments using QB check, the computer screening tool
Coupled with our specialist multi-disciplinary team (MDT), we follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical guidelines for Autism and ADHD assessments. We will provide you with a professional assessment and offering ongoing support with our trusted recommended partners.
We never do only an ADOS-2, in line with the NIHCE clinical guidelines we always do a comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment, so our price includes everything – MDT input, multiple assessments, detailed report and recommendations. Not just ASC- (Autistic Spectrum Condition) based, but based on all the MDT assessment, screening tools, developmental and social history, and other sources of relevant information. Please ask about our budget plan to spread the cost of your MDT assessment over 12 months, as we recognise it’s a significant investment.
Our Clinical Director, Linus Dignam is a Registered Mental Health Nurse, (86E1799E), a qualified Further Education Teacher in Psychology and Health and Social Care, and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, GMBPsS (139874). As a Registered Qualified Test User (RQTU) with the BPS, he is on the British Psychological Society’s Register of Qualifications in Test Use. Linus has also completed further specialist training with the level 3 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) training under supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. He is a Lead Trainer for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme, with a specialist interest in Autism and ADHD. He has a MA Occupational Psychology and post graduate qualifications in Law and Psychology. He is very experienced in producing court reports and has successfully represented clients at 2nd tier tribunal appeals for benefit and support.
Linus says, “let us help you make sense of your world, we will treat you with kindness, care and compassion, and do our best for you with our professional assessment service that helps you to understand why you think the way you do”
Sam Mansfield:
Sam is a corporate counselling professional and a registered graduate member of the British Psychological Society. Sam has experience in assessing and supporting children, young people and adults with a range of educational and daily living needs and mental health issues. Sam also has extensive corporate coaching and teaching expertise as well as running a OFTSTED rated ‘Good’ training company. She has consulted on a range of topics including neuroinclusive good practise in workplaces. She maintains an active interest in neuropharmacology and cognitive psychology and holds both a BSC. And MA in both. She is currently a PhD. Researcher with a special interest in neurodiversity and workplace retention strategies. Currently working with counselling and coaching clients spanning early years to later life she enjoys utilising her own neurospecialities to model success.
We believe we are unique in providing a 1-1 follow-up counselling support session with a qualified Counsellor. We recognise whatever your assessment result, (even if you don’t meet clinical threshold for assessment), you still need to be able to discuss in confidence what has led you to request an assessment. We believe we have a duty to signpost you to a range of services from our trusted partners and specialist groups that can offer support (if required) after the assessment process is over.