Specialist autism assessments from the
comfort of your home
Virtual Autism Assessments
(ages 8-17)
Our Virtual Autism Assessment Pathway provides a full, NICE-compliant autism diagnosis for children aged 8-17, completed securely online from home. Delivered by specialist clinicians, the assessment includes ADOS, ADI-R and a comprehensive diagnostic report.
While our assessments follow NICE guidelines and are widely used by schools and healthcare providers, we would advise families to contact their Local Authority directly to confirm whether a privately funded assessment will be recognised in their specific circumstances.
These services are available via:
Self-pay
Taking the step towards an autism assessment for your child can sometimes feel both overwhelming and challenging. Here at Provide Wellbeing, we understand the importance of creating a process that is a calm, reassuring, simple and clear.
Our Virtual Autism Assessment Pathway offers an alternative to face-to-face assessment and is designed to be flexible, accessible and reassuring for both children and their families, particularly those who may find clinical settings overwhelming or live far from specialist services.
Why Choose a Virtual Autism Assessment?
✔ A calmer, more natural environment
Children often feel most at ease in their own space. Being at home can reduce anxiety and sensory overwhelm, helping them engage more naturally during their assessment.
✔ Convenient for busy families
Virtual appointments remove the need for travel, lower disruption to school and work schedules, and make assessments accessible no matter where you live.
✔ High clinical standards you can trust
In our virtual pathway, we use the same trusted assessment tools as we do in person, including:
- ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
- ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised)
Every assessment follows NICE guidelines.
✔ Delivered by specialist clinicians
Your child will be assessed by members of our experienced neurodevelopmental team – including clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, mental health nurses and occupational therapists – who specialise in supporting children and young people with autism.
How it works
Who Is the Virtual Pathway Suitable For?
The virtual pathway may be right for your child if they:
✔ Are aged 8–17
✔ Communicate verbally in full sentences
✔ Have access to a laptop or tablet with a camera, microphone and stable internet connection
✔ Are comfortable engaging on screen and able to take part in online sessions for a period of time
If a virtual assessment isn’t the best option, we will support you in exploring appropriate face-to-face alternatives.
What’s Included in the Assessment Pathway
1. Enquiry & Initial Questionnaire
Once you contact us, we send short questionnaires to understand your child’s communication, learning profile and everyday needs.
2. Eligibility Review
A clinician reviews your answers and lets you know whether a virtual pathway is suitable. If not, we’ll recommend a face-to-face assessment option instead.
3. Parent & School Questionnaires
If your child can proceed virtually, you and their school will complete more detailed questionnaires. Children aged 12 and over will also be asked to complete a self-report questionnaire. This information helps our clinicians understand your child’s development and determine suitability for the autism assessment.
4. Clinical Review of All Information
Our team carefully reviews all questionnaires before confirming whether we can move ahead with the virtual autism assessment.
5. Virtual Assessment Appointments
Once your child has been deemed eligible for the autism assessment via a virtual pathway, the team will contact you to book the assessment appointments. All appointments are delivered securely via Microsoft Teams. Your child’s assessment is made up of the following stages:
- ADOS assessment – a structured, play-based session (approx. 60 minutes)
- ADI-R interview – an in-depth parent/carer interview (approx. 2 hours)
During the ADOS assessment, you will be asked to have five everyday household objects available. These will be used as part of the structured assessment activities, and your clinician will guide you through what to use on the day.
6. Diagnostic Outcome & Feedback Session
Following your child’s assessment, our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meets to review all clinical observations and assessment information. The diagnostic outcome is not provided on the day of the assessment.
We then meet with you online to discuss the findings, share the diagnostic outcome (where appropriate), explain next steps, and provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
7. Full Diagnostic Report
You’ll receive a clear, comprehensive report via secure email.
This includes our clinical observations, diagnostic conclusions and helpful signposting for support. The report is written and finalised by our clinical team and is typically issued within approximately 6-8 weeks following the assessment.
Our Clinicians
Our assessments are carried out by specialist neurodevelopmental clinicians with extensive experience supporting children and young people. Our virtual team includes:
- Clinical Psychologists
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Mental Health Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
Technology and Security
We use Microsoft Teams to deliver assessments securely.
- Sessions are not recorded
- Reports are sent via encrypted email
- Parent/carer consent is always obtained before information is shared
Your child’s privacy and wellbeing are at the centre of our virtual service.
TALK TO US TODAY ABOUT
Virtual Assessments
Call 0300 303 9966, email
provide.wellbeing@nhs.net
or complete the form below…
Pricing and appointments (TBC)
| Service | Service Charge |
| ADHD assessment | £1,200 |
| Follow up appointment | £400 |
| Repeat prescription only (no appointment) | £40 |
| Medication Follow-up: 15 min follow-up for telephone or face-to-face check on side effects, dosage, etc and provision of repeat prescription | £125 |
| Medication Follow-up: 30 min follow-up face-to-face check, review of presentation, medical checks, symptoms, treatment plan, provision of prescription | £250 |
This is a self-pay service. Payment is required at least 7 days before your appointment.
For full details, including our refund and cancellation policy, please see our Pricing & Payment Terms.
Virtual Assessment - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – any family who meets the eligibility criteria and chooses to self-fund can access our virtual service, regardless of location.
We’ll guide you towards an appropriate face-to-face option.
Our assessments follow NICE guidelines and are carried out by specialist clinicians using recognised diagnostic tools. However, acceptance of privately funded assessments can vary between Local Authorities and services. We recommend contacting your Local Authority directly to confirm whether a private autism assessment will be recognised in your child’s specific circumstances.
Parents are involved in key parts of the process, including the ADI-R interview and feedback session.
We provide signposting and recommendations in your child’s report.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’d like to book a Virtual Autism Assessment or discuss whether the pathway is right for your child:
We’re here to support you every step of the way and ensure your child receives a thorough, compassionate assessment – wherever you are in the UK.
