Axia ASD

Neurodevelopmental Assessment near Chester, Led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Axia ASD provides ADHD, autism and dyspraxia/DCD assessments for adults and children from Brookside Farm Cottage, Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester CH1 6JS. Its own Right to Choose page says that route is for autism assessments only, for people aged 18 or over. It was founded by Dr Linda Buchan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

Why Choose Axia ASD?

• NHS Right to Choose: autism assessments only, for people aged 18 or over registered with a GP in England, according to its own page
• Founder-Led: Founded and co-directed by Dr Linda Buchan, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with forty years in autism and neurodiversity
• Assessment Beyond ADHD: Dyspraxia and developmental co-ordination disorder assessed alongside ADHD and autism, which matters where motor difficulties are part of the picture
• Therapies On Site: Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and sensory integration, plus psychological interventions at £150 a session
• Cognitive Assessment: Cognitive assessments available alongside diagnostic work
• Combined Assessment: Autism and ADHD assessed together at £1,400

Assessment Process

Assessments are delivered at the Mollington clinic near Chester by the practice's multidisciplinary team. Axia does not publish its assessment steps, appointment lengths or the specific diagnostic instruments it uses: ask when you enquire.

After Diagnosis

Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration work and psychological intervention are available from the same team, at £150 a session.

Medication

Axia ASD does not prescribe ADHD medication, so a diagnosis would need to be taken to a prescriber separately. Ask about the onward route before you are referred.