Assessment Journey
Your Assessment Journey
Welcome to your Assessment Journey—a transformative experience designed to help your child thrive. At Dr. Sarah Jordan’s practice, we offer a comprehensive, personalised autism assessment process that provides clarity, actionable steps, and ongoing support, all within 6-8 weeks—much faster than the NHS’s typical 2-year wait.
The Process
The following is a break down of all expected the steps in the assessment process
- Parents complete a developmental and family history assessment session with Clinical Psychologist (questions asked about attachment and any evidence of trauma) | 60-90 minutes
- Parents complete an assessment session regarding signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Condition (using the standardised Aide Memoir) | 60-90 minutes
- Young person completes an assessment session regarding signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Condition. This may differ according to age, intellectual ability and/or anxiety level. In most cases the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) will be completed | 90 minutes
- Review of Questionnaires completed by Parent and School (as well as other assessments previously completed – including speech and language therapy, social care reports, Educational Psychology reports, school reports etc) | 90 minutes
- Direct Observation at home or School | 90 minutes
- Multidisciplinary Review of all the evidence | 60 minutes
- 1 Feedback session to Parents (& young person if appropriate). This can be done separately if preferred | 60 minutes
- 1 Clinical Psychology Report | 180 minutes
Start Your Journey
Take the first step towards understanding your child’s needs and unlocking their potential. Book your initial consultation today and begin your path to growth and support.
