Before your appointment
We discuss your questions and explain the assessment pathway, including what background information may be requested.
AUTISM · ND PATHWAYS
Explore the autism assessment pathway
Your experiences deserve to be understood. Exploring autism can bring many questions. ND Pathways helps you talk through your concerns and understand the assessment options for you or your child.
A starting point for your questions, not a diagnosis.
Before you book
Online assessment: if you are non-speaking (non-verbal), use alternative communication or have additional support needs, please contact us first. We can discuss reasonable adjustments or whether an in-person or specialist assessment would be more suitable.
We consider individual needs. An existing diagnosis, trauma or disability does not automatically exclude you.
More about suitability and age
Tell us about any communication support, interpreter or accessibility needs before booking. If we cannot meet your needs through this pathway, we will discuss alternative services or timing.
The free neurodiversity quiz is for independent self-completion from age 16. This does not set the age for clinical assessment. Contact us with a parent or guardian about a child’s pathway. Free quizzes and educational screening do not provide a clinical ADHD or autism diagnosis.
ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT
What does it explore?
An autism assessment considers a person’s developmental history and current experiences. ND Pathways helps you understand the clinical route and prepare for the next step.
- Communication and social experiences
- Patterns, routines and sensory experiences
- Background and developmental information
- How experiences affect everyday life
The findings and next steps
The clinical pathway considers whether autism explains the person’s experiences. We can also help you explore learning needs and support beyond the findings.
WATCH & UNDERSTAND
Prefer to watch?
An explainer from our existing assessment resources. Watch at your own pace.
Understanding autism
Watch on YouTubeWHY DYSLEXIA TEST CENTRE?
Start with your story, at your pace.
We listen
A conversation about your questions and individual needs.
We explain
Guidance on the autism assessment pathway.
We support
Support exploring learning and practical recommendations afterwards.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR SITUATION
Assessment suitability depends on age and individual needs. See the guidance on this page or speak to us.
ASSESSMENT IS THE START. SUPPORT COMES NEXT.
A report should open doors.
Let’s help you take the next step.
Our aftercare helps you understand the findings, choose your priorities and turn recommendations into practical support at home, in education or at work.
From understanding to action.
- Make sense of your report.
- Choose practical changes to start with.
- Explore suitable ongoing support.
Already have a report? Talk to us about what would help you now.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE