ASD Assessments for Children

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment for children

If your child struggles with communication, finds it hard to cope with change, or reacts strongly to certain sounds or environments, you might wonder whether autism could be part of the picture. Getting an ASD assessment for children can help provide answers, support, and peace of mind—for both you and your child.

At PLE Health, we offer private autism assessments for children in a supportive and professional setting. Whether your child is in primary school or approaching adolescence, we’re here to help you understand their needs more clearly.

What is autism in children?

If your child struggles with communication, finds it hard to cope with change, or reacts strongly to certain sounds or environments, you might wonder whether autism could be part of the picture. Getting an ASD assessment for children can help provide answers, support, and peace of mind—for both you and your child.

At PLE Health, we offer private autism assessments for children in a supportive and professional setting. Whether your child is in primary school or approaching adolescence, we’re here to help you understand their needs more clearly.

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Common signs of autism in children

You may want to consider an ASD assessment for your child if you notice:

  • Delayed speech or difficulty holding conversations
  • Repetitive behaviours or movements (e.g. hand-flapping, spinning)
  • Sensitivity to noise, texture, or changes in routine
  • Difficulty with eye contact or social play
  • Intense focus on particular interests
  • Strong emotional reactions or frequent meltdowns

Some signs appear early, while others become clearer as a child gets older. Trust your instincts—if something doesn’t feel right, an assessment can help you get clarity.

What the assessment involves

Our autism assessments for children are carried out by experienced, HCPC-registered psychologists. The process is child-friendly and may include:

  • A developmental history taken from parents or caregivers
  • Observation and interaction with your child
  • Use of recognised tools and structured interviews
  • Input from schools or nurseries to understand behaviours in different settings

We take the time to get a full picture—every child is unique, and so is every assessment.

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What happens after the assessment?

We’ll provide you with a detailed report outlining:

  • Whether your child meets criteria for ASD

  • Key strengths, challenges, and recommendations

  • Practical advice for home and school support

  • Signposting to additional services, if needed

Whether a diagnosis is made or not, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your child and the next steps to take.

Why choose PLE Health?

No waiting
lists

Quick access to expert assessment

Experienced
clinicians

Our psychologists specialise in child neurodevelopment

Tailored
feedback

Reports that schools and healthcare providers can use

Ongoing
support

Guidance for the journey beyond diagnosis

ASD assessment for children

Frequently asked questions:

'The therapist has saved my life, I was in a very very bad place and only getting worse with each day. She has helped me find myself again and given my family their mom back, my husband his wife back and me myself back'. – Client‘They have helped me through this period and in achieving my initial objectives. I appreciated her focus and how, session by session, she assisted me in building my confidence and learning tools that allow me to better approach situations and challenges that I once would have found anxious or overwhelming’. – Client‘I've already told them this, but I am so grateful for the help she's given me over the last few months and I will miss chatting to her. She always made my feel at ease and I feel in a much better place than I was when I started my treatment.’  – Client‘I would like to express my gratitude to them. They are an excellent therapist, and I feel very lucky to have been his patient. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’  – Client‘They were great, felt really comfortable at our sessions, was able to give me tools to help me going forwards.’ – Client‘They were a fantastic therapist. I felt like our chats were really productive & have helped me to move past my trauma. I’m only sad that I can’t speak to them for longer because I genuinely looked forward to our conversations but for now I really appreciate all of the work that we have done. I don’t have the vocabulary to explain how effective & how brilliant she is but safe to say, I could not recommend or endorse them in any stronger terms. Thanks again.’ – Client‘If I need to see anyone in the future, I will be seeking to use PLE Health. She's has been great for me. I feel I have tools that I can use going forward, miss my sessions already.’  – Client‘I benefitted greatly from the sessions and now able to function.’  – Client‘They talked me through everything brilliantly to get my treatment started.’ – Client
'The therapist has saved my life, I was in a very very bad place and only getting worse with each day. She has helped me find myself again and given my family their mom back, my husband his wife back and me myself back'. – Client‘They have helped me through this period and in achieving my initial objectives. I appreciated her focus and how, session by session, she assisted me in building my confidence and learning tools that allow me to better approach situations and challenges that I once would have found anxious or overwhelming’. – Client‘I've already told them this, but I am so grateful for the help she's given me over the last few months and I will miss chatting to her. She always made my feel at ease and I feel in a much better place than I was when I started my treatment.’  – Client‘I would like to express my gratitude to them. They are an excellent therapist, and I feel very lucky to have been his patient. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’  – Client‘They were great, felt really comfortable at our sessions, was able to give me tools to help me going forwards.’ – Client‘They were a fantastic therapist. I felt like our chats were really productive & have helped me to move past my trauma. I’m only sad that I can’t speak to them for longer because I genuinely looked forward to our conversations but for now I really appreciate all of the work that we have done. I don’t have the vocabulary to explain how effective & how brilliant she is but safe to say, I could not recommend or endorse them in any stronger terms. Thanks again.’ – Client‘If I need to see anyone in the future, I will be seeking to use PLE Health. She's has been great for me. I feel I have tools that I can use going forward, miss my sessions already.’  – Client‘I benefitted greatly from the sessions and now able to function.’  – Client‘They talked me through everything brilliantly to get my treatment started.’ – Client