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Autism Unpicked®
Neuroaffirming privately funded Autism and ADHD assessments for children (6 years+) and adults
Assessments for people living in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, and surrounding areas, including Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Derby, Nottinghamshire, Manchester and further afield.
We also offer supervision for clinicians, post-diagnostic support and training, and consultations for schools, workplaces and businesses
Be yourself; everyone else is already taken
— Oscar Wilde
Combined Autism and ADHD assessments
Therapeutic, individual and family support
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What we do
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About us
Welcome to Autism Unpicked®
We offer private Autism assessments and private ADHD assessments (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) for children, young people and adults with no wait times. Our assessments are carried out in person in Sheffield and surrounding areas. We see people across the region, including those travelling from Barnsley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Doncaster, Nottinghamshire, Manchester, Rotherham and more). Assessments begin for children aged 6+.
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In person assessments can also be carried out with children and young adults from further afield (e.g., Lincolnshire, West Yorkshire or elsewhere).
However, please be aware of the need to travel to one of our Sheffield or Derbyshire locations for the face to face appointment for children. For adults, we are able to work online as appropriate but we can also see you in person.
Who we are
We are a small team of qualified, specialist Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists experienced and trained in assessing children, young people and adults for Autism and ADHD. The team have significant NHS experience and are registered with the health and care regulator, The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). We have specialist experience in understanding Autism in women and girls alongside all genders. We also conduct research and lecture in these areas.
How we work
All of our assessments, or what some people refer to as 'tests' are completed in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and are based on the established practice of our NHS experience. Please see our frequently asked questions for more information.
At Autism Unpicked we aim to ‘unpick’ what is happening to make sense of an individual's unique profile, including both their strengths and needs. This may include making a diagnosis. We aim to work in a person-centred, collaborative way meaning the needs of the child or adult and their family are our priority. We are a specialist team who understand the range of ways neurodivergence may present, including the time that it might present more subtly or include 'camouflaging' or 'masking' (e.g., we see this sometimes in women and girls or late identified adults). We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of neurodivergent people and we keep up to date with our understanding via clinical work, listening to autistic and ADHD people's views, training and conducting and supervising research.
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Receiving a diagnosis
Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental. This means they relate to how the brain has developed and they are lifelong. If you receive a diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD, we aim to offer a clear understanding of Autism and/or ADHD for a child, young person and/or their family and what this means. We do this by offering a balance of focusing on strengths and skills, and considering the things you may find hard so that we can offer the most supportive recommendations.
We are able to offer post-diagnostic support for all aged, on a case by case basis in accordance with demand, if this is something you want. There may be a wait time for this service. We also offer training packages and one-off consultations to schools, workplaces and businesses. Please submit our contact form so we can think further with you about your needs. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Our locations
The in person elements of our assessments will take place at one of our clinic spaces. This is likely in Ecclesall (S11), Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (UK) , or Derbyshire, England, UK. We will discuss and agree the most convenient location with you. There will always be one in person element of assessment for children, but for adults, we can complete the assessment online if appropriate so can offer these nationwide.
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*Our Approach to Diagnostic Language
At times, we may use the term Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD within our reports, resources and website content. This is the diagnostic term used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and forms part of the clinical framework that guides our Autism and ADHD assessments for children and assessments for adults.
Where a diagnosis is made, we will use the recognised diagnostic terminology in official documents to ensure clarity and to support access to appropriate services, support and accommodations. However, we recognise that terms such as "disorder" and "deficit", which form part of the diagnostic labels for Autism and ADHD, may not align with everyone's personal preferences, lived experiences or our broader understanding of neurodivergence and are not in keeping with out preference. We are mindful that language evolves and that many individuals prefer more neuro-affirming terminology.
We are committed to providing assessments and reports that are balanced, respectful and neuro-affirming. We will use your preferred language in our interactions while also ensuring that diagnostic information is communicated clearly so that you can access the support and resources you may need.