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London Autism Service

Autism Assessment London

At Studio 3, we provide expert autism assessments in London for children and adults. Our dedicated team of clinical psychologists offers compassionate support throughout the diagnostic process, helping you better understand yourself or your loved one.

Based at our trusted London clinic, we guide families and individuals through every step, from the initial session to a detailed diagnosis, delivering tailored advice and next steps. Whether you’re seeking clarity about challenges or support for ongoing needs, our person-centred approach ensures you feel heard and cared for. Book your autism assessment today to start your journey toward understanding and empowerment.

Struggling to Understand Autism Symptoms?

We provide clear diagnosis and guidance for children and adults navigating neurodivergent experiences. Access expert support tailored to individual difficulties, needs, and mental health issues. Studio 3 has a team of compassionate professionals to help you understand the diagnostic process step by step.

Transformation with Our Services

We can adapt our clinical services 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 London Clinic for 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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Screening and Autism Services in London

Comprehensive Autism Screening Process

At Studio 3, we understand how important it is to receive accurate, compassionate, and timely autism diagnostic assessments. Our mission is to support individuals and families by providing clarity and empowering them with the tools and resources they need to thrive. 

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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Why Choose Our London Clinic for 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

    Convenient and Accessible Services in London

Other Services We Offer in London

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 Autism Assessments in London

When it comes to choosing a diagnostician, there are some key things to consider.

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Further Reading on Autism Spectrum Conditions

Autism Assessment London FAQs

How can autism assessments help children and adults in London? 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 London 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.
What makes our autism diagnosis process different from others in London? 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. Typically, we work in complex cases where multiple diagnoses or trauma may overlap and interact with neurodivergent profiles, and our practitioners are mindful of looking beyond behaviours at the whole system around a person when assessing for autism. On the other hand, many clients we have worked with have experienced their autism being overlooked, and have experienced stigmatisation and trauma. Our practitioners are careful and mindful of these questions. In approaching the question of diagnosis, we will always focus on finding a model that has meaning for the client, and which will hopefully offer a constructive way forward for them.
What are the signs of autism? There are no signs or symptoms of autism as such, as this views autism from a medical perspective. Autism is not a disease or a condition; it is a difference. There are however some features that many autistic people share. Many of these features include difficulties in social communication, a rigidity of thinking style, and, for some individuals, understanding the perspective of others (theory of mind). It is not uncommon for people to have unusual sensory experiences, struggle with learning in different contexts, and have co-existing conditions such as ARFID. Perhaps one of the most important signs of whether a person may be on the autism spectrum is their own sense of feeling different from other people.
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