At Autism North East, we provide face-to-face Autism and ADHD assessments, therapy and support for children, young people and adults.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we combine clinical expertise with a deeply human approach — taking time to listen, understand and support each person as an individual.
We believe that understanding is life changing.
We believe that a clear and thoughtful understanding of neurodevelopmental differences can transform how people experience the world. We don’t just provide diagnoses. We help people:
What We Assess and Support
We provide specialist assessment and support for:
We also recognise and explore related mental health and wellbeing needs, including:
Our approach always considers the whole person, not just a single label.
Our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) includes highly experienced clinicians and specialists from across health and education. We work together to provide:
All assessments follow NICE guidelines and meet the standards expected by NHS services, schools, local authorities and employers.
We know that coming for an assessment can feel overwhelming. Our approach is calm, flexible and person-centred, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive experience. We:
Our support continues beyond diagnosis. We help individuals and families understand:
We provide clear recommendations that can be shared with schools, employers and professionals to ensure the right support is in place.
You do not need a GP referral to access our service. Our self-referral process is simple, with appointments typically available within three months, and assessments usually completed within four to six weeks. Throughout the process, we are committed to being clear and transparent, so you always know what to expect.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is always on people. We are committed to:
Compassionate • Professional • Personalised • Trusted • Transformative • Advocating
Autism North East is an ethical, not-for-profit organisation providing specialist face-to-face Autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people and adults across the North East of England and Cumbria. Our experienced Multi -Disciplinary Team (MDT) provides careful assessment, clear understanding and ongoing therapy and support for individuals and families.