Parent/Guardian of ST, Autism and ADHD Services
Honestly we cannot praise the wonderful consultant enough, from the minute he met our 13 year old daughter he was beautiful with her, the way he made her feel at ease and built up a fantastic rapport whilst being able to extract the information he needed!
How much does the Autism assessment cost?

Our ASD assessment costs £1,900. This is a Consultant-led diagnostic assessment with a multidisciplinary team of Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, along with a comprehensive report which is recognised by the NHS. Similar Are you able to refer me to an NHS specialist? If you wish to be referred into the NHS following a consultation with one […]
Is there a waiting list for Autism assessments?

There is often a waiting list on the NHS services for an autism assessment due to high demand. For self-pay autism assessments, Provide Wellbeing can offer assessments that have a reduced waiting time. Speak to our team to discuss your circumstances and the process for each route. We offer a free virtual consultation with one of our […]
Does my child need up to date medical records for an autism assessment?

Our autism assessment team will need consent from the parents or guardian to view the child’s medical records. The required consent form will be sent to you by a member of the Provide Wellbeing team and will need to be signed and returned to us in order to help review eligibility for the ASD assessment. Similar […]
Who carries out the autism assessment?

Our specialist team of Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists will conduct the ASD assessment. The team will consider a wide range of factors and discuss the outcome of the assessment alongside the information gathered from the parent and the child’s place of education. For more information about our autism services, visit our dedicated […]
How long does an autism assessment take?

The ASD assessment will take approximately 2 hours, with time for the assessment, followed by initial feedback and a discussion with the parents or carers. This will also be followed with a written report with detailed findings and support recommendations. For more information about our autism services, visit our dedicated website here. Similar Are you able […]
What is included in the autism assessment?

After the ASD assessment, if the consultant cannot be sure of a diagnosis of autism, you may be referred to further specialists. Alternatively, your consultant may conclude that your child does not have autism but may potentially have another condition. For more information about our autism services, visit our dedicated website here. Similar Are you able to […]
What happens if my child is not diagnosed at the autism assessment?

After the ASD assessment, if the consultant cannot be sure of a diagnosis of autism, you may be referred to further specialists. Alternatively, your consultant may conclude that your child does not have autism but may potentially have another condition. For more information about our autism services, visit our dedicated website here. Similar Are you able to […]
Autism & ADHD Services
Autism & ADHD Services Our self-pay autism and ADHD related services provide an accessible solution for individuals, parents, or carers who are looking for a roadmap towards diagnosing and managing their needs or the needs of others. 97% Verified Satisfaction Rate We understand that a diagnosis of neurological challenges can often be the turning point […]
Parent/Guardian of N R, Right To Choose ASD Assessment Customer
We have had an outstanding experience with Provide Wellbeing and could not be happier. From the first phone conversation, everything has been dealt with in a time efficient, professional and friendly welcome. All members of staff were great with my daughter and are passionate in what they do. I would highly recommend to all to […]
Parent/Guardian of R H, ASD Assessment Customer
My daughter was very nervous about her appointment but she was straight away made to feel at ease.
Parent/Guardian of E S, ASD Assessment Customer
Everything was perfect!
Parent/Guardian of S A, Right To Choose ASD Assessment Customer
The experience was amazing and after 5 years trying to get a diagnosis for our son finally we have one.
Parent/Guardian of J O, Right To Choose ASD Assessment Customer
I just wanted to express my thanks to all the staff who were involved in my son’s diagnosis and for the lovely attached report. The report is incredibly kind and thoughtful, and I love how it’s directed to Jake and not about Jake. It’s something I will be able to take bits from when I […]
Parent/Guardian of A O, ASD Assessment Customer
Very nice, understanding and informative.
Parent/Guardian of I H, Right To Choose ASD Assessment Customer
I have completed the feedback form already but I just wanted to say thank you so much to the team that assessed my daughter on the 29th April. I was extremely worried to bring my daughter in at the age of just 2.5 as I feel a lot of professionals like to ignore our instincts […]
A G, ASD/ADHD Services Customer
Beautiful, calm location. Started on time. Friendly, understanding, and they made my my daughter feel at ease to be herself.
Joanne Ager

Joanne has worked as a Speech and Language Therapist since 2007 across a range of clinical and educational settings.
Harish Mahadevappa

Dr Harish Mahadevappa is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and has worked in the Colchester area for over a decade. His special interests are neurodevelopmental conditions (ASD and ADHD), anxiety disorders and tics.
Parent/Guardian of O B, Right To Choose ASD Assessment Customer
The whole booking process was smooth. I can not thank the 3 people that assessed our son enough; they showed genuine care and empathy to us all.