Frequently Asked Questions
How is Autism diagnosed?
This can vary from service to service. At Autism and Me we offer a Diagnostic interview. Click here to read more about Autism diagnosis.​
How long does an assessment take?
The assessment is in two parts. The first will involve questionnaires which you will complete and return to us. Following this, you will have a Diagnostic Interview which lasts usually approximately 90 minutes.​
Who does the assessment?
The assessment will be carried out by Dr Shakeel Islam. He is an experienced Psychiatrist who has a special interest in Autism.
Click here to find out more about Dr Islam.​
Do I need a GP referral?
No, we do not require a GP referral. However, we do encourage having a discussion with your GP beforehand to discuss your interest in an Autism assessment and whether it would be recommended.
Is the assessment face to face or online?
Our service is purely a remote service utilising telephone and video consultations. The Diagnostic Interview will be a video consultation.
By operating remotely, we are able to keep our running costs down and thereby pass this on to our clients.
Do I need anything for the assessment?
For all assessments, we ask that you have someone attend the Diagnostic interview with you who knows you well i.e. a family member or partner. This is to provide additional information which will then help the assessor come to a diagnosis.
Do I get a diagnosis straight away?
In most cases, you will receive verbal feedback at the end of the Diagnostic interview with an outcome. The only reason you may not is if it is a particularly complex case, whereby you will be advised of further steps.
Am I guaranteed a diagnosis?
No, the possible outcomes are: you have autism, you do not have autism or further testing is recommended. This will be based on the preliminary questionnaires, the diagnostic interviews, collateral ​information and clinical judgement.
If the outcome is inconclusive, further recommendations and next steps will be discussed with you.
How much does it cost and how do I pay?
The cost of an assessment is £1200 with no extra hidden costs.
Click here to find out more about pricing.
We accept online payments via Stripe and also bank transfers.
We do require full payment prior to the assessment being carried out.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss finance options
How do I book?
Just go to the Book Online page to find availability. If you have any difficulties or questions, feel free to contact us here.​