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AUTISM ASSESSMENT

Introduction

Many individuals reach adulthood without receiving an autism diagnosis. Instead, they may spend years feeling different, socially exhausted, overwhelmed by sensory environments or uncertain why everyday situations seem more challenging for them than for others.

 

Our comprehensive autism assessment provides diagnostic clarity and a deeper understanding of your individual presentation, strengths and support needs, with a formal diagnosis where threshold criteria are met.

 

A neurodevelopmental assessment should be thorough, clinically rigorous and individualised. Our research-led, Consultant Psychiatrist-led structured pathway is designed to identify traditional and subtle autistic characteristics, including late-diagnosed, high-masking and complex presentations, as well as traits that may previously have been overlooked or attributed to other difficulties.

 

Corteqa's in-depth, multimodal evaluation involves a minimum of 2.5 hours across the assessment pathway, integrating developmental and clinical history, validated assessment measures and expert clinician evaluation. Within our autism assessment, we also consider ADHD, AuDHD and relevant co-occurring or overlapping conditions where appropriate.

 

Our reports are extensive, comprehensive and personalised, providing meaningful clinical insight alongside practical recommendations. Our clinical team includes leading Consultant Psychiatrists and GPs, enabling relevant physical and mental health factors to be considered where necessary.

 

A referral from your own GP is not required, although, with your consent, our clinicians can liaise directly with them where clinically helpful.

Assessment overview

✓ Research-led, evidence-based neurodevelopmental clinic                            combines clinical excellence with academic rigour to produce

    in-depth autism assessments for adults and children.

✓ Professor-led, Consultant Psychiatrist-led assessment pathway

✓ Clinical governance and oversight by Professor Ashok Roy, OBE,

     Consultant Psychiatrist and leading UK authorityfor neurodiversity

✓ ADHD and co-occurring conditions considered where appropriate

✓ Patients typically seen within 10 days 

✓ Advanced screening and clinical evaluation (NICE aligned)

✓ 2.5 hours + of multimodal assessment across the full adult pathway 

✓ Suitable for late-diagnosed, overlooked and complex presentations

✓ Comprehensive report  received within 10 days of assessment 

✓ Detailed recommendations and post-diagnostic guidance

✓ Accommodations for education and work

✓ If appropriate, our GPs work together with our psychiatrists 

✓ Reassuringly thorough, practical and compassionate approach

✓ Advanced in-depth Adult Autism Assessment -£1895

Autism is frequently overlooked in adults whose differences have been attributed to anxiety, stress, personality, coping strategies or other mental health conditions. Many develop sophisticated coping strategies that mask underlying neurodevelopmental differences.  Others experience periods of exhaustion, overwhelm or burnout resulting from years of adapting to environments that do not fully accommodate their needs. As a result, autism may remain unrecognised until late in life.

Why Autism is often missed in adults 

Advanced Clinical Autism Evaluation 

 

 

- Social exhaustion following interaction

-Sensory overwhelm in busy or unpredictable environments

-Lifelong masking and compensating for differences

-Feeling different despite adapting to life or seeming capable

-Workplace and relationship misunderstandings caused by

  communication differences

-Anxiety and distress caused by uncertainty, change and unspoken

  expectations

Common symptoms

Autism affects  social communication, sensory processing, cognitive style, emotional regulation, predictability preferences, attention patterns, energy management, social cognition, problem-solving approaches, information and environmental adaption.

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> Adult Autism Spectrum

> Neurodivergence & Sleep Problems

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   Autism beyond stereotypes

After Diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis is often the beginning 

rather than the end of understanding.  Many individuals experience: relief, validation, greater self-understanding, improved educational / workplace functioning, better relationships, reduced self-criticism, improved self-advocacy and greater confidence in understanding personal strengths and support needs.

 

             >  Life After Diagnosis

             >  Work, Study & Relationships

             >  Autism and Relationships

What happens during your assessment 

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Step 1 - Triage and validated screening questionnaires.

Step 2 - 90 minute pre-assessment interview with a Clinical Researcher.

Step 3 - Clinical review of findings.

Step 4 - 60 minute assessment with Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Researcher.

Step 5 - Diagnostic outcome and recommendations.

Step 6 - Comprehensive written report within 10 working days.

 

                                                                 > Your assessment journey 

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Frequently asked questions

 - How long does the assessment take?

         Assessments involve several hours of clinical assessment, with a minimum of

         2.5 hours for adults and extended sessions for children.

- Can adults be diagnosed later in life?

       Many individuals receive a diagnosis in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.

- Will I receive a report?

      Your comprehensive report is tailored with recommendations and management

       strategies.

- Is ADHD often confused with anxiety?

         Anxiety, burnout and chronic stress often overlap with ADHD symptoms.

- Can ADHD and autism occur together?

         Many individuals meet criteria for both ADHD and autism (AuDHD).

-  Do I need a GP referral?

         You can book an assessment directly with Corteqa without a GP referral.

- Does Corteqa assess children?

          We assess children and young people for ADHD, autism and AuDHD.

          Consultations take place on-line and in person, according to need.

          Please check the children's pages here

-  Does Corteqa provide medication?

          We discuss treatment and management options, including medication where

          appropriate, and can provide prescribing and ongoing clinical follow-up.  

     

                                                        >  Frequently asked questions 

                                                        > Enquire about an assessment

"Receiving a diagnosis finally explained why I had struggled and suffered for decades"

  

>Relationships >Work  >Diagnosis >Management

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Lived experience

Request a Callback I E: info@corteqa.co.uk I  T: 07763143320

Request a Callback I E: info@corteqa.co.uk I  T: 07763143320

Ask Questions

Visit our Knowledge Centre>  and Web links> to learn more about neurodiversity 

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