Autism Assessments in Kent
At Oasis Psychological Services, we offer autism assessments for adults, children, and young people with care and understanding. Our approach is person-centred and neuroaffirming, guided by NICE standards and gold-standard assessment tools. We take time to explore lived experience, recognise individual strengths, and gently identify areas of difficulty, rather than focusing on deficits. Whether you are considering an autism assessment for yourself or a child, our aim is to provide clarity and reassurance, ensuring you receive practical guidance and helping you or your family feel supported and understood as you navigate everyday life.
Comprehensive and NICE-compliant Autism Assessments
Adult Autism Assessment
Many adults consider an autism assessment after years of feeling different, masking traits, or finding work, relationships, or daily demands exhausting. Our adult autism assessment offers a respectful and supportive space to explore these experiences in depth, guided by clinical expertise and lived understanding.
The assessment includes:
- A detailed developmental and clinical interview
- Structured diagnostic tools informed by DSM-5 and NICE guidance
- Optional input from a partner, parent, sibling, or trusted person
- Consideration of historical information such as school reports where available
Following the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive written report and a feedback session. Recommendations focus on practical support for work, relationships, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. The process is designed to support insight, self-understanding, and next steps that feel relevant to your life.
Child Autism Assessment
Our child autism assessments are designed to gently explore a child or young person’s communication, social experience, sensory needs, and emotional wellbeing. The process is carried out by our multidisciplinary team and may include structured observation, play or conversation-based activities, and in-depth discussions with parents or carers. We also gather insights from school to see how a child manages across different environments.
Following the assessment, families are invited to a feedback session and receive a detailed, neuroaffirming report. Recommendations are practical and personalised, offering guidance to support the child at home, at school, and socially, while recognising and building on their strengths.
Understanding Autism Assessments
Autism assessments explore patterns of social interaction, communication, behaviour, and sensory experience across the lifespan. The process usually begins with an initial consultation and screening questionnaires to gather background information. These questionnaires may be completed by the individual and, where appropriate, by parents, carers, schools, or someone who knows the person well.
A structured diagnostic assessment then follows. For adults, this includes clinical interviews and tools such as the ADOS-2, alongside a detailed exploration of life history. For children, this involves observation-based assessments, developmental interviews with parents or carers, and school input. Throughout the process, we consider the possibility of overlapping or co-occurring profiles such as ADHD, anxiety, or emotional regulation differences, ensuring a rounded understanding rather than a narrow focus.
Get in Touch for Autism Assessments in Kent
If you are considering an autism assessment for yourself or your child, Oasis Psychological Services is here to guide you through every step. Our team of highly experienced clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based assessments tailored to your needs.
To arrange a consultation in Kent in areas such as Ashford or Canterbury, discuss the assessment process, or ask any questions, please contact us today.