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Your pathway

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you are exploring concerns for the first time, we will help you understand your options and decide what support may be right for you.

In short

Where should I start?

Start with the free five minute screening. It costs nothing, takes about five minutes, and gives you a plain English summary of what may be worth exploring next. If you would rather talk first, get in touch and we will explain the options honestly, including when an assessment is not the right step.

What this looks like

What you can expect from us

  • A free, no obligation screening conversation
  • Plain English explanation of assessment, support and coaching options
  • Honest advice, including when an assessment is not the right next step

Free guidance

Newly Diagnosed Hub

The first weeks after a diagnosis, with someone alongside you.

  • What Happens NextI've just been diagnosed, what should I do first?
  • Understanding Identity After DiagnosisHow does a diagnosis change how I see myself?
  • Family ConversationsHow do I tell my family about a diagnosis?
  • Getting School Support in PlaceHow do I get school support after my child's diagnosis?
  • Workplace Support After DiagnosisShould I tell my employer about my diagnosis?
  • Practical Strategies That Actually HoldWhat practical strategies help after a neurodevelopmental diagnosis?
Read these in the Learning Hub, free

Answers

Questions people in your position ask

Written to be genuinely useful, and short enough to read at the end of a long day.

I do not know whether I need an assessment. Can I still get in touch?
Yes, and most people start exactly there. Our free screening conversation exists so you can describe what you are noticing without committing to anything. We will explain the options in plain English, tell you honestly if an assessment is unlikely to help, and point you towards support that may fit better.
What happens in a free screening conversation?
A short, informal call with a member of our team. You describe what has brought you to us, we ask a few questions about how it affects daily life, and we set out the routes available with timescales and costs. There is no pressure and no obligation to book anything.
What if assessment is not what I need right now?
We will say so. Sometimes the most useful next step is parent support, coaching, an education conversation with school, or simply information while you take your time. We would rather you got the right support than the most expensive one.

What people in a similar position say

"Receiving our son's autism diagnosis has made such a positive difference. It has given us a much deeper understanding of him, the way he experiences the world and why certain things can be challenging for him. Instead of feeling unsure or worried, we now feel empowered to support him in the right ways so he can thrive and be fully understood. What also meant so much to us was that the care didn't stop once the diagnosis was given."
Abbey S, parent · Essex · More reviews

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Book a no-obligation consultation, or send us a question and we will reply within one working day.