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Private Autism Assessment Birmingham

Expert Diagnosis and Tailored Support for Children and Adults

Studio 3 provides Private Autism Assessments in Birmingham for children and adults who are experiencing neurodevelopmental and neurodivergent signs of Autism. Our team of experts can guide you through the process of diagnosing Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

Struggling to Understand Autism Signs?

We provide clear diagnosis and guidance for children and adults navigating neurodivergent experiences and negative symptoms, such as anxiety. Access expert support tailored to your individual needs, and mindful of co-existing conditions such as PTSD or learning disabilities. Studio 3 has a team of compassionate professionals to help you understand the diagnostic process step by step.

Transformation with Our Services

Our post-diagnostic support is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and their unique situation, with our team of clinical experts providing a variety of perspectives and specialties. Our clinical team includes clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists and psychotherapists, each with unique expertise.

Take the first step towards understanding autism in London today

Why Choose Our Birmingham Clinic for Autism Diagnosis and Support

My life has changed beyond recognition now. I gained a degree, live completely independently, and have no support whatsoever. All because a different approach was taken. I believe that many other people with autism and learning disabilities could be living much better lives than they currently do if they were supported with the same philosophy. 

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Comprehensive Autism Screening Services in Birmingham

Comprehensive Autism Screening Process

Our team of psychologists at Studio 3 will undertake a series of questionnaires and interviews with you and the people who support you to reach the best diagnostic outcome. Our mission is to support individuals and families by providing gold standard diagnosis through our experienced team of experts.

No long waiting lists

Online and face-to-face appointments

Comprehensive reports and assessments

As specialists in the field of autism in London, we can assist with autism diagnostic assessments for both children and adults. In approaching diagnosis, we are careful to take account of complex questions of diagnostic overlap or overshadowing, in that pathways such as complex trauma or social anxiety might offer a more valid fit for the client’s lived experience.

Our Process

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What Makes Our Birmingham Clinic Different for Autism Diagnosis and Support

Our diagnosticians are experienced and empathic. At Studio 3, we work hard to ensure our response is affordable and practicable. If we are asked to complete a diagnostic assessment for autism in London, regardless of the outcome of the assessment, we will always include practical recommendations and signpost towards next steps and tailored supports where appropriate.

  • Expert Diagnosis and Evaluation

  • Comprehensive Care for All Ages

  • Personalised Support for Neurodivergent Individuals
     

  • Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Affordable and Accessible Private Autism Diagnosis in Birmingham

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Low Arousal Training

Online Low Arousal Training for families, individuals, professionals and staff teams every Friday.

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Our experienced practitioners provide post-diagnostic support such as one-to-one and family therapy.

Therapy and Counselling

What is an Autism assessment?

What are the signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Understanding the Autism Assessment Process in Birmingham

Tests for Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions at Our Birmingham Diagnostic Clinic

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Further Reading on Autism Spectrum Conditions

Private Autism Assessment Birmingham FAQs

How can autism assessments help children and adults in Birmingham? Increasingly, there has been an awareness that the supports that people need need to focus on equipping individuals with ‘tools’ to help them become valued members of their communities. There are also a huge range of therapies and interventions that are advocated in the autism field, many of which have limited or rudimentary scientific basis. Some individuals require autism-informed therapeutic engagement,’ and there is some evidence that for some individuals on the autism spectrum, specific therapies such as CBT, DBT and mindfulness may be of some help. Increasingly, recognising the supports that family members and supporters require has received more focus. Autism diagnostic assessments can help individuals and families to access the necessary supports to help them to thrive in their lives.
What does the screening process for autism look like at our Birmingham service? Autism is a developmental condition, and so assessment for autism diagnosis requires a review of early developmental history alongside current information from the person and perhaps family, friends, or colleagues. This is a fairly comprehensive process. Whilst this might include the use of autism screening questionnaires, bear in mind that these questionnaires on their own can easily give false positives or negatives, and a proper diagnostic assessment for autism takes into account a much broader scope of information and context. It is very important to note too that features of autism can mirror those of other conditions, as is particularly so with early life adverse experiences (ACEs) or trauma. Therefore, the screening process for diagnosing autism requires a number of steps. For more information, visit https://www.studio3.org/neurodiversity-pathways/diagnosis-and-assessment/autism-diagnostic-assessments.
How does autism relate to ADHD and other challenges? Because diagnostic classification is not an exact science, there are many overlapping and associated conditions with autism. It is impossible to fully understand the complex inter-relationship between conditions, or in some cases whether these conditions ever existed at all. It is perfectly possible to have overlapping conditions such as autism and ADHD. It is also true that there are conditions that are strongly associated with autism, such as eating related conditions like ARFID. It is not uncommon for individuals to develop restrictive diets almost as a ‘special interest.’ Individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism also have a range of overlapping genetic conditions (Smith-McGennis, Corneilia DeLange etc). Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) where an individual is sensitive to demands and requests of others is increasingly being associated with children on the autism spectrum. There is considerable debate about whether PDA is a separate condition or not. Interestingly, terms such as ‘obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)’ are used quite frequently when referring to people on the autism spectrum. It is highly debatable whether individuals with a primary diagnosis of autism should also be labelled with OCD. This is because routines and rituals are strongly associated with autism. At present, we do not have adequate explanatory frameworks to distinguish between this range of conditions and autism. Autism as a neurological difference does logically mean that autism will have other associated risk markers such as depression. Finally, the complex understanding of trauma and in particular Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how this impacts on individuals on the autism spectrum is still relatively poorly understood.
How do I book an appointment for autism services in Birmingham? To book an autism diagnostic assessment, please use the link at the bottom of this page or paste https://www.studio3.org/neurodiversity-pathways/submit-a-referral into your browser to submit a referral to our team of practitioners now.
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