Assessment & Treatment
Our Adults Care Package
At Mentalwell, we believe in transparency and simplicity. That's why we offer a straightforward package with one price for all, giving you access to our entire journey towards understanding and managing your ADHD.
Autism Assessment Process for Adults
We are committed to providing the highest quality of care through a comprehensive assessment that adheres to NICE guidelines. To ensure this, we utilise "gold standard" diagnostic tools, including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Our goal is to make the entire process as comfortable and stress-free as possible for you. To make the assessment process less daunting and complicated, we have outlined each step of the journey below, along with an explanation of what is required.
1. Pre Assessment Questionnaires
To be completed by yourself and an informant of your choosing. These forms help us gather as much information as possible to provide our clinicians with an insight into your daily life, experiences and difficulties. The informant is ideally someone who has known you since birth or early childhood to provide a historical context of your development. If this is not possible, the person should be someone who knows you best and has known you for the longest possible time, such as a long-term partner, sibling, or close friend. In the event that an informant is not available, you will act as your own informant and complete the informant questionnaire.
2. ADI-R Appointment
An interview to be completed by your informant with one of our Clinical Specialists to discuss your early development, your difficulties and strengths both as a child and an adult, as well as a series of more specific questions regarding various behaviours associated with Autism. If you have chosen to be your own informant, you will complete this appointment.
3. ADOS-2 Appointment
ADOS-2 stands for Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. This is a gold standard diagnostic tool carried out by our Clinical Specialists. This appointment is attended by you; it is not a test, with no right or wrong answers. We will use this observation to explore your development, behaviours and difficulties in several key areas relevant to an autism diagnosis. These areas include how you communicate, share and pay attention, your imaginative thinking and restricted/repetitive behaviours.
4. Multi-Disciplinary Team Review
The Clinical Specialists involved in the assessment will work together to fully review all information gathered from each step, using the DSM-5 criteria to determine if there is sufficient evidence to meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis.
5. Feedback
An appointment with you and the lead Clinical Specialist to provide a full summary of the assessment and the agreed clinical outcome. You will be advised of any appropriate recommendations, strategies or interventions that may be suitable and will have time to ask any questions needed. Following this appointment, your full assessment report will be sent to you.
What's included?
Online Diagnostic Interview conducted by a specialist clinician
Online Diagnostic Observation Assessment conducted by a specialist clinician
Multi-Disciplinary Team Case Review
Feedback Appointment conducted by a specialist clinician
Full Assessment Report
Personalised Recommendations and strategies to support
Post Diagnostic Groups
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Our Adults Autism Assessments
At Mentalwell, we’re committed to offering high-quality, compassionate assessments that fit seamlessly into your life. Our online approach ensures a comfortable, flexible and confidential experience, allowing you to explore your traits with expert support from the space where you feel most at ease.
Take charge of your mental health journey with our booking calendar. It’s seamlessly designed to provide you with flexibility and ease, allowing you to schedule a session at a time that works best for you.
Booking Calendar
Gold-standard care, your way
Discover a better way to understand and manage Autism-related challenges with Mentalwell's online assessment service. Our comprehensive assessments are tailored to your schedule and comfort, all through a user-friendly digital platform. Our expert team utilises the recommended “gold standard” diagnostic tools to conduct thorough assessments to provide accurate insights to each unique person. We prioritise your comfort and confidentiality, empowering you to take control of your well-being from the comfort of your own space.
Explore Plans
What's included?
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A comprehensive ADHD assessment by an experienced clinician
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A treatment plan tailored to your needs
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6 months of continuous support and coverage including monthly medication prescriptions
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Regular follow-up calls or questionnaires
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Detailed report sent to your GP
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Letter writing for employers and schools
Note: The cost of medication is not included
What's included?
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Comprehensive coverage for 12 months
- A personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs
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Regular follow-up calls or questionnaires
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Detailed reports sent to your GP
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Additional letter writing for employers and schools
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Medication costs are excluded