Key facts
- Format
- Conducted online; no travel required
- Process
- 1. Free screening call · 2. Questionnaires and school input · 3. Assessment appointment · 4. Written report and feedback
- Assessment information
- Interviews, questionnaires, developmental history and school input where possible
- You will need
- A device with a camera and a reasonable internet connection
- Ages
- Children only. We do not assess adults.
Online child ADHD assessment — £1,050
The ADHD pathway includes a structured clinical interview, validated parent and school rating scales, developmental history and a written diagnostic report with recommendations. The assessment appointment is by video. Discuss your child's circumstances on the screening call.
Online child autism assessment — £1,995
The autism pathway includes a developmental and social-communication assessment using recognised tools, a parent interview and a detailed written report. The screening call is an opportunity to discuss your child's communication needs and whether an online appointment is appropriate.
Combined ADHD and autism assessment — £2,650
The combined pathway assesses both ADHD and autism, bringing the findings together in a written report with recommendations. If you have questions about both, discuss them on the free screening call so the team can advise which pathway is appropriate.
These are the clinic's published fixed fees, including the written report. Follow-up sessions are listed separately at £95. See the full fee details. Confirm current availability and expected report timings before booking.
Is an online assessment suitable for my child?
Suitability is discussed individually on the free screening call. Confirm your child's age, where they will attend from, and any support they need for a video appointment before paying. An online appointment may not meet every child's assessment needs.
What our remote assessment involves
Our online pathway brings together information from parents, school where possible, and the assessment appointment:
- Developmental history — a detailed interview with you about your child's development from early years onward
- Validated rating scales — completed by you and, where possible, your child's school, using recognised standardised tools
- Information from school — how your child is in a setting the clinician was never going to see anyway
- Direct clinical observation and interaction with your child, by video
- Clinical synthesis — the specialist weighing all of it against diagnostic criteria
Practical considerations for a video appointment
When deciding whether remote appointments will work for your family, consider:
- Your child's comfort. Discuss how your child feels about interacting by video.
- No journey to the clinic. You will still need a suitable private space and an internet connection.
- Who should attend. Ask which family members need to be present and for how long.
- Appointment times. Ask about available times and any school absence that may be needed.
Questions to raise before booking
Use the screening call to discuss any needs that could affect the assessment, including:
- Your child's age and whether the service covers that age group
- Communication or accessibility needs during a video appointment
- Other assessments or health needs the team should know about
- Whether any in-person elements or a physical examination are needed
- What happens if video assessment is not suitable
We look at this on the free 15-minute call, before anyone pays anything. If we don't think we can do a proper job for your child online, we'll say so and point you elsewhere.
How our assessments run
- Free 15-minute call. You tell us what's worrying you. We tell you honestly whether an assessment would help, and whether online is right for your child.
- Questionnaires and history. You — and your child's school where possible — complete validated rating scales online, and we take a detailed developmental history.
- The assessment appointment. A thorough video consultation with specialist paediatricians (MRCPCH), including a paediatrician on the GMC Specialist Register. Not a rushed slot.
- Report and feedback call. A detailed written report with clear conclusions and practical recommendations for home and school, plus a call to walk you through what it means.
Who carries out the assessment
Assessments are led by specialist paediatricians (MRCPCH), including a paediatrician on the GMC Specialist Register experienced in diagnosing ADHD and autism spectrum conditions, supported by educational psychologists and speech & language therapists. You'll be told exactly who is assessing your child — name and registration — before you book, and you can verify them on the GMC register.
We assess and write the report. We do not prescribe medication. If medication is likely to be part of the picture for your child, that's a separate pathway through your GP or an NHS service, and it's worth understanding that before you book.
Practical things that help on the day
- A quiet room with a door, and as few interruptions as you can manage
- A laptop or tablet rather than a phone where possible — a bigger, steadier picture makes observation easier
- Test the connection beforehand, so the first few minutes aren't spent troubleshooting
- Have your notes to hand — the diary, school reports, anything you've been keeping
- Don't coach your child. It's genuinely more useful to us if they're simply themselves
General information about how our online assessments are carried out. Not medical advice and not a diagnosis. Suitability for online assessment is decided case by case on the free screening call. In an emergency call 999, or 111 for urgent NHS advice.