Autism Assessments in Durham
Northern Integrative Health Practice
The Pinnacle,
Durham Road,
Durham
DH7 6FE
Face to face appointments at our Durham clinic
Originally starting out in Shrewsbury, The Autism Service has been delivering autism and ADHD assessments for both children and adults since 2019.
With over 700,000 people living with autism across the UK, we recognised the need to supply face-to-face appointments at more locations. Waiting months for an autism diagnosis can be stressful and opening our Durham clinic means private assessments are now more readily available in the North East.
Since launching our Durham clinic in 2023, we’ve been able to increase regional capacity and carry out hundreds of assessments. Currently, we’re only carrying out autism assessments although these are available for both adults and children. If you require an ADHD or combined assessment, please book at one of our other locations. Bradford is currently our closest clinic that carries out both pathways.
Our clinicians deliver fast, accurate diagnostic assessments to identify whether an individual has ASD or ADHD.
Why people choose us
- Your appointments will always be face to face
- Our assessment pathways follow national guidance from NICE
- You will only be seen by clinicians who are professionally regulated in their practice
- Your assessment will include at least one in-person appointment
- We use the best available tools to assist diagnosis
- You will be assessed by a multi-disciplinary team
- The outcome of the assessment will be recognised by external organisations
Play Video Child ASD pathway
Our NICE-compliant child assessments are typically made up of the following steps:
- Clinical interview with a parent or carer (ADI-R)
- Observational assessment in clinic (ADOS-2)
- School observation
- Multi-disciplinary team diagnostic meeting
- Feedback appointment and the written report
Play Video Adult ASD pathway
Our NICE-compliant adult assessments are generally made up of the following steps:
- Clinical interview
- Observational assessment in clinic (ADOS-2)
- Multi-disciplinary team diagnostic meeting
- Feedback appointment and the written report
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How to find us
Based just off the B6312 and the B6532, this clinic is the furthest north The Autism Service gets (at the moment). Situated in the Sacriston area and near the site of Fyndoune Community College, the clinic welcomes clients from across Durham, including Witton Gilbert, Nettlesworth, Edmondsley, Lanchester and further afield.
There are plenty of public transport options when visiting us and we also offer free onsite parking. There is also a dedicated disabled parking space to the rear of the clinic, please use the intercom to request assistance when entering the building.
Durham clinic FAQs
We’re based just off the B6312 and the B6532 in the Sacriston area, near the site of Fyndoune Community College. We have free onsite parking with a disabled bay situated to the rear of the building.
Yes, we have free onsite parking with one dedicated disabled bay.
Yes, our Durham clinic is fully accessible with a ramp to entrances and accessible toilets.
There is currently no waiting list at any of our clinics. Please call us directly on +44 0300 303 0667 or submit a booking form above for full details. Please note, waiting times can vary throughout the year.
At our Durham clinic, we currently only offer autism assessments for both adults and children. If you require ADHD or a combined assessment, please enquire at one of our other clinics. The closest location currently offering both assessment pathways is Bradford.
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