Everything you need to understand your options, find a qualified assessor, and get the answers your family deserves — without waiting years.
Written by parents, for parents. No corporate spin.
5 yrs
Average NHS wait for autism assessment in England, 2026
6 wks
Typical private assessment timeline, start to report
Private diagnosis has identical legal weight to NHS
Accepted by schools, local authorities, DWP, and employers across the UK.
Free guides
Honest, practical guides written by parents who have been through the process.
Complete Guide
What an assessment involves, how to find a quality provider, and why the diagnosis carries full legal weight.
Costs
Full cost breakdown for 2026 — every tier, regional variation, what’s included, and the DLA return on investment.
Comparison
The honest side-by-side comparison — wait times, quality, legal weight, and when each option makes sense.
Benefits
Step-by-step guide to DLA — rates, eligibility, how to write the strongest application, and what to do if refused.
Next steps
Your complete post-diagnosis action plan — school, EHCP, DLA, CAMHS, and connecting with support.
All guides
Local guides for every major UK city, plus specialist articles on autism in girls, AuDHD, adult assessment, PIP, and more.
The reality in 2026
Average waiting times for child autism assessment across England, Scotland, and Wales — and the private alternative.
How it works
No GP referral needed. No waiting list. Just clear guidance and qualified assessors.
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Everything you need before spending a penny — costs, questions to ask, and red flags to avoid.
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We connect you with HCPC and GMC registered assessors using ADOS-2 gold-standard tools.
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In-person sessions within weeks. Multi-clinician, thorough, with a detailed written report.
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Use your diagnosis for EHCP, DLA, school adjustments, and the answers your family deserves.
Parent stories
“We’d been on the NHS list for two years watching our son fall further behind at school. The AI Mum guide gave us the confidence to go private. Six weeks later we had his diagnosis — and the school finally had to listen.”
CLAIRE M. — BIRMINGHAM
“I didn’t know a private diagnosis was legally identical to an NHS one. That one fact changed everything for us. We have an EHCP, DLA, and proper school support — none of which we had before.”
JAMES T. — MANCHESTER
“My daughter was described as ‘fine’ at school for years. The AI Mum guide on autism in girls was the first time I felt like someone understood what we were actually dealing with at home.”
PRIYA K. — LONDON
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