Autism Kent

ADHD and Autism Assessment in Whitstable, Kent

Autism Kent has been assessing ADHD and autism in children, young people and adults since 2006, from Chestfield, Whitstable CT5 3QT. ADHD assessment is £1,200 for both children and adults, with a combined ADHD and autism assessment at £2,500.

Why Choose Autism Kent?

• Twenty Years in Kent: Serving Kent and beyond since 2006
• Registered Clinicians: Assessments carried out by HCPC-registered clinical psychologists and specialist speech and language therapists, including Dr Nicky Ward (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) and Dr Emma Girling (Clinical Psychologist)
• QbCheck Accredited: Accredited to use the computerised QbCheck test alongside clinical assessment
• Same Fee, All Ages: £1,200 for both child and adult ADHD assessment
• Support After the Report: Ongoing support and therapy at £130 a session following diagnosis
• Quick to Respond: The clinic aims to respond to enquiries within 1 to 2 working days

Assessment Process

The pathway runs in four stages: an initial enquiry, assessment appointments with clinicians, a detailed report giving the diagnostic outcome, and ongoing support. Assessments are led by clinical psychologists, with speech and language therapists involved where communication is part of the picture.

Right to Choose

Autism Kent states that Kent NHS Right to Choose assessments are on hold until April 2027, so assessment here is currently self-funded. Check the current position with the clinic before assuming either way.

Clinical Team

Director Dr Isobel Robb (Clinical Psychologist), Lead Clinicians Dr Nicky Ward and Dr Emma Girling, and speech and language therapists Emma Shave and Julie Gray. The team is HCPC-registered and BPS-member.