Adults

At Neurodiversity-Matters we are able to assess and support a wide range of neurodevelopmental conditions as well as mental health and behavioural difficulties. When conducting assessments and providing supports we do so with the upmost sensitivity and always in collaboration, following best practice guidelines (e.g. NICE guidelines) whilst adhering to our professional registration/regulatory body.  Assessments and supports can be provided at your home, within an organisation or within one of our clinics, wherever is most comfortable and convenient for you.        

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder that begins in childhood and continues through adolescence and into adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behaviour, and hyperactivity (over-activity). In order to assess for ADHD we will interview you directly and may provided a cognitive assessment such as the WASI-II and skills assessment such as Vineland. Information will be sort from you about various different settings such as work and home.  A medical person such as a Psychiatrist may be involved, to explore any biological contributors or explanations, but this is often not required.  Time taken: including report writing and verbal feedback, the whole process can take between 6 and 8 hours. Cost: The cost is £850 (UK) and $1580 (NZ), if a medic is required that attracts an additional cost. In addition to assessing for ADHD we can also provide support around the difficulties associated with the condition such as with behaviour, mood, concentration and learning. The support can include pharmacology as well as psychological.

Intellectual Disability

An intellectual Disability is characterised by difficulties with memory, learning, comprehension and difficulties with everyday activities such as with household tasks, socialising or managing money – which starts in child hood and affects someone for their whole life.   The assessment of Intellectual Disability will include a cognitive assessment, as well as a skills assessment. The information from these assessments are combined with information taken through interview of you and if appropriate anyone who supports you.  Time taken: including report writing and verbal feedback, the whole process can take between 5 and 7 hours.  Cost: The cost is £750 (UK) and $900 (NZ). In addition to assessing for Learning Disability we can also provide support around the difficulties associated with the condition such as with behaviour, mood, concentration and learning.

Autism Spectrum Condition

Autism Spectrum Disorder or Condition (ASD/C) is a condition that affects social interaction, social communication, interests, sensory experiences and behaviour. The features exist from infancy, occur across settings such as school and home and are lifelong. The features manifest in different ways in different people, and that is why the condition is considered a spectrum. ASD/C can occur alongside other conditions such as ADHD and mental health concerns as well as Intellectual Disability.

The assessment of ASD/C will involve a comprehensive history taking (of up to 3 hours) with a person who has known the individual since early childhood (e.g. parent) using gold standard measures such as the Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised.  In addition direct assessment of your child is usually included such as the Autism Diagnostic Schedule 2, whilst considering other types of assessments if required, such as a cognitive assessment and a language assessment (with a Speech and Language Therapist) to exclude concerns such as language disorder. 

Neurodiversity-Matters can can offer a flexible approach such as a remote assessment, particularly important during Covid-19, such as the use of the BOSA assessment via Zoom or other remote platform.

Time taken: including report writing and verbal feedback, the whole process can take between 6 and 8 hours.   Cost: although cost can vary due to the need for additional assessments (e.g. IQ) the usual cost is around £1500 (UK) and $1950 (NZ). In addition to assessing for ASD/C we can also provide support around the difficulties associated with the condition such as with behaviour, mood, concentration and learning.

Mental Health

Adults can experience difficulties with mental health such as anxiety, OCD, Personality Disorder and depression; early assessment and support is important.  Adults can display mental health concerns through changes in sleep pattern, eating, relationships, mood and lack of interest in activities.  At Psychological Solutions we are to assess non-emergency mental health concerns through an interview with the person and the best ways to support the person.  The assessment and outcome to the assessment will be conducted with the upmost sensitivity and at each stage of the assessment collaboratively agreed.   Following the assessment we can then provide further support through therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Time taken for the assessment: including report writing and verbal feedback, the whole process can take between 3 and 5 hours.