Autism Assessments in Canterbury
The Northgate Clinic
62 Northgate,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT1 1BB
Face to face appointments at our Canterbury clinic
The Autism Service has been delivering autism 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 Canterbury clinic means private assessments are now more readily available in Kent.
Since opening our Canterbury clinic in June 2023, we’ve been able to increase regional capacity and carry out hundreds of assessments. Initially, we are providing autism assessments only, although these will be available for both children and adults.
Our clinicians deliver fast, accurate diagnostic assessments to identify whether an individual has ASD or ADHD.
Why people choose us
- 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
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What to expect from your assessment
Below, you’ll find links to video resources we’ve put together to help you understand what to expect from the assessment process. If you have any questions at all on our process, please reach out and one of the team will be able to put your mind at ease.
How to find us
Our Canterbury clinic is located right in the heart of Canterbury city centre and is easily accessible by both car, as well as public transport. There is no onsite parking, but there’s plenty of pay and display car parks that are a short walk away from the clinic. The Sainsbury’s on Kingsmead Road has two hours free parking and is a five-minute walk away from the clinic.
We strongly believe in equality of all individuals and identify as LGBTQ+ friendly, with gender-neutral toilets. Our clinic is suitable for wheelchair users, as well as a welcoming reception team who are happy to assist with queries from visitors.
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT1 1BB
Canterbury clinic FAQs
Our clinic is located in the heart of Canterbury city centre and is easily accessible from surrounding areas, such as Whitstable and Margate. If travelling from Whitstable, take the B2205 and A290, past the University of Kent campus and straight into central Canterbury, where you’ll find our clinic. For clients travelling from Margate, use the A28 via Canterbury Road to arrive at the clinic.
There is no onsite parking near the clinic, although there is plenty of pay and display car parks that are within a short walk away from the clinic. The Sainsbury’s car park on Kingsmead Road is a five-minute walk away and has two hours free parking for visitors visiting us.
All rooms located at our clinic are on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair toilet on-site. Please call our friendly team who will be able to make the necessary arrangements when booking an appointment with us.
There is currently no waiting list at our Canterbury clinic. Please call us directly on 0300 303 0667 or submit a booking form for full details. Please note, waiting times can vary throughout the year.
At our Canterbury 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.
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