Assessment & Treatment
Step 1
At Mentalwell, we understand that seeking support for your child or adolescent can feel overwhelming. That's why we offer clear and simple steps to help you understand and manage your child's potential ADHD, with assessments adhering to NICE guidelines, delivered by our psychiatric-led practice, and all our services regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our Children Care (Ages 7-17)
Our Children and Young People Autism Assessments (Ages 7-17)
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.
Support Your Family
Your child’s Autism assessment will be conducted by our team of experienced specialist clinicians who are committed to providing the highest quality of care throughout your family's journey with us. We will use standardised questionnaires to gather information, before you and your child take part in a diagnostic interview and an online observational assessment, using “gold standard” tools which adhere to NICE Guidelines. Following the assessment, you will receive an appointment to discuss your child’s outcome in full detail, along with a detailed report.
Experience Comprehensive Support
Get ongoing support for your child with our Complete Care package. This includes everything in the Assessment Only plan – the expert assessment and detailed report – plus a personalised treatment plan. This plan includes up to 6 months of appointments to help manage medication (if prescribed) and regular prescription writing, ensuring your child receives the continuous support they need to thrive.
Medication costs not included
Get Long-term Care
For comprehensive, long-term support, our Premium Package includes everything in the Assessment Only plan, plus up to 12 months of appointments for medication management (if prescribed) and ongoing prescription writing. The Premium Care Package also includes letter-writing services for your child's school and other relevant parties, providing the necessary documentation to support their learning and well-being.
Medication costs not included
Our service is not suitable if any of the following statements apply to you, your child or the person you may be seeking an assessment for:
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No access to a computer/laptop/tablet with at least a 10” screen that can be propped up, with a working webcam and microphone
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No internet connection
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Not willing to have your camera turned on for the assessment
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Below the age of 7 years old
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Are non-verbal or selectively mute
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Have a visual or hearing impairment that would not allow communication with our clinicians
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Unable to communicate at a conversational level in English
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Have a significant intellectual disability or developmental delay (IQ must be higher than 70)
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You are not currently under the care of a community mental health team and have not recently been discharged from a tier 4 service.
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You are not experiencing a Psychiatric Emergency or any suicidal ideations
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Autism Assessment Process for Children and Young People
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 the parent, the school and the child, depending on their age. These forms help us gather as much information as possible to provide our clinicians with an insight into your child's daily life, experiences and difficulties.
2. ADI-R Appointment
An interview to be completed by the parent/carer with one of our Clinical Specialists to discuss the child's development from birth, including family background, milestones, schooling and concerns, as well as a series of more specific questions regarding various behaviours associated with Autism.
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. It is suitable for all ages and can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the child. This appointment is attended by your child with you beside them; it is not a test, with no right or wrong answers. We will use this observation to explore their development in several key areas relevant to an autism diagnosis. These areas include how they communicate, share and pay attention, their imaginative thinking, play 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
Our service is not suitable if any of the following statements apply to you, your child or the person you may be seeking an assessment for:
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No access to a computer/laptop/tablet with at least a 10” screen that can be propped up, with a working webcam and microphone
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No internet connection
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Not willing to have your camera turned on for the assessment
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Below the age of 7 years old
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Are non-verbal or selectively mute
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Have a visual or hearing impairment that would not allow communication with our clinicians
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Unable to communicate at a conversational level in English
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Have a significant intellectual disability or developmental delay (IQ must be higher than 70)
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You are not currently under the care of a community mental health team and have not recently been discharged from a tier 4 service.
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You are not experiencing a Psychiatric Emergency or any suicidal ideations
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