Private autism assessments for children and young people.

At bMindful Psychology we offer private autism assessments for children and young people, in the North West, without having to sit on a long waiting list.

Discover your child's strengths

Our assessments help you understand your child’s strengths and challenges. bMindful’s experts work with parents and carers giving clear, practical recommendations for home and school tailored to your child.

Families choose bMindful Psychology service because it offers:

Faster access and shorter wait times.
A step-by-step assessment process and ethical pricing structure, that enables parents/carers to make informed choices.
Assessments delivered by a qualified multi-disciplinary team, in line with national best practice (NICE guidance).
Clear, evidence-based recommendations to support learning, wellbeing and daily life.
Post diagnostic support recommendations for the young person, and bMindful can help families and siblings too.
Comfortable consultation therapy suites that are child‑friendly and designed to reduce stress.
Support from friendly and empathetic clinicians who have a high level of experience in working with autistic children and young people.

bMindful Psychology's focus is always on understanding the child as an individual.

Contact us for an initial chat, about the process and costs, call 0161 510 0111 or complete our initial enquiry form and a member of our team will contact you

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Understanding your child’s needs

Each autistic child and young person has a unique combination of characteristics. For example, a parent or carer may notice their child:

Prefers reduced levels of eye contact.
Experiences shut down or freezes when overwhelmed.
Finds certain textures difficult to tolerate.
Has difficulties with change.
Uses repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, flicking their fingers or rocking their body.
May find social situations hard to navigate.
May be finding it hard to say how they feel.

Our autism assessment service offers a clear, evidence-based way to understand your child’s needs and plan appropriate support.

bMindful’s Clear, Step-by-Step Autism Assessment Process

Our staged approach ensures assessments are:

appropriate, proportionate and clinically justified
helping families avoid unnecessary stress or cost.

A structured, stage by stage payment process avoiding unnecessary costs if the next assessment stage is not required.

The process is designed to be thorough, sensitive, and collaborative, ensuring that findings are meaningful and actionable.

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What to expect from our Autism Assessments?

Stage 1: Initial Consultation (Online)

The process begins with an online consultation with parents/carers.

This appointment involves:

Reviewing screening questionnaires completed in advance by parents/carers and school.
Discussing parental/carer concern and the young person’s views.
Considering whether further assessment is appropriate.

Outcome:

Reassurance and signposting, or
Recommendation to proceed to Stage 2

Stage 2: Parent Interview & Developmental History

If indicated, we complete a structured parent interview ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised) to explore your child’s development in more depth.

This stage includes a detailed developmental history.

Outcome:

Recommendation to proceed to a full diagnostic assessment, or
Guidance around other options.

Stage 3: Full diagnostic assessment

This includes:

A face-to-face assessment with the child/young person using ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule).
Additional information gathering when needed.
A multi-disciplinary to reach a diagnostic decision, routinely involving a qualified and experienced psychologist, speech and language therapist and paediatrician, and, where relevant other clinicians.

Outcome:

A clear, evidence-based diagnostic conclusion.
Individualised recommendations for support and intervention.

What’s Included in the Autism Assessment?

A comprehensive written report outlining:

Assessment findings.
Clinical formulation.
Clear recommendations.

A feedback session with parents/carers (and the child or young person where appropriate.)

Practical guidance for:

Education and school planning.
Care and wellbeing.
Therapeutic support.

Where appropriate, bMindful can also discuss onward referrals, such as:

ADHD assessment
Therapy
Multidisciplinary team support
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology

Why choose bMindful Psychology autism assessments?

A structured, step‑by‑step process - that avoids unnecessary costs if a full assessment is not required.
Clear, evidence‑based recommendations - to support wellbeing, learning, and daily life.
Conducted by qualified clinicians - in line with national best practice and safeguarding standards.
Fast Access & Shorter Wait Times - Avoid long waiting lists families can usually begin their assessment process much sooner, helping you get clarity and support quickly.

Gold‑Standard Diagnostic Tools - We use validated, evidence‑based tools such as the ADOS‑2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) and ADI‑R (Autism Diagnostic Interview‑Revised). These are recognised across agencies and schools to reliably assess Autism.
Comfortable Consultation Environment - Assessments take place in dedicated therapy suites that are child‑friendly and designed to reduce stress. You and your child are also given time to familiarise yourselves with the setting beforehand
Support Throughout the Process - From the first consultation to final feedback, our clinicians are available to answer questions and guide you helping reduce uncertainty and build confidence in the pathway forward
Post Diagnostic - support recommendations for the young person, and bMindful can help families and siblings too.
bMindful works closely with many local authorities and health services - Our Autism Assessment are often recognised by NHS teams through our gold standard process, but it’s always advisable to liaise with local NHS teams prior to assessment to check our services will be accepted.

Contact us

If you are unsure whether an autism assessment is right for your child, we are happy to talk this through with you.

Contact us today on 0161 510 0111 to discuss an autism assessment or ask a question before booking. Or complete our initial enquiry form and a member of our team will contact you.

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bMindful Psychology is committed to neurodiversity-affirming practice. This means that we view autism as a difference that may require support, rather than as a deficit which requires a cure or ‘fixing’. We believe that autism is a less common but normal human presentation: autism is a natural part of life and autistic people are an important part of the world. We strive to provide assessments, recommendations and therapy which focus on strengths and on promoting the well-being, quality of life and good mental health of autistic children and young people.

We view diagnosis as an important step for ensuring that autistic children and young people gain access to the required support, for promoting understanding and acceptance from others, and for developing self-understanding.

We use validated assessment tools (ADOS, ADI-R) to ensure that the diagnosis is recognised and accepted by a variety of agencies, so that the child/young person can receive the support they need and deserve.

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What do people say about bMindful Psychology?

“I would like to say we all very much appreciate the energy and knowledge you bring to our meetings and all the support you offer for our young people and staff. "

Deputy Manager