CADS Autism & ADHD Assessment and Diagnostic Services

Multidisciplinary ADHD and Autism Assessment in Leicestershire

CADS provides multidisciplinary ADHD and autism assessments from Clipston, near Market Harborough, Leicestershire, for children from age 3 through to adults. A child/adult ADHD assessment is £1300. A child/adult autism assessment is £2000. A combined autism and ADHD assessment is £2,900, and the ADHD assessment uses the DIVA-5 structured interview.

Why Choose CADS?

• Three Disciplines, One Assessment: Assessments involve a Clinical Psychologist, a Speech and Language Therapist and a Mental Health Nurse together, rather than a single assessor
• Named Diagnostic Tool: The ADHD assessment uses DIVA-5, a structured diagnostic interview, and the clinic describes its approach as NICE-aligned
• Quick Outcome: An outcome around 1 to 2 weeks after the appointment
• Autism From Age 3: Autism assessment from age 3, with adults assessed as well -**Face to Face Autism and ADHD child an adult assessments if required
• Combined Assessment: Autism and ADHD assessed together at £2,900

Assessment Process

Assessment is multidisciplinary, bringing together a Clinical Psychologist, a Speech and Language Therapist and a Mental Health Nurse. The ADHD component uses the DIVA-5 structured interview. The outcome follows around one to two weeks after the appointment.

Availability

The clinic states appointments are currently available from September 2026, so factor that in if timing matters. Check the current position when you enquire.

Medication and Right to Choose

CADS does not prescribe ADHD medication but they are in partnership with companies that do prescribe, so a diagnosis would need to be taken to our prescribers separately. It does not accept NHS Right to Choose referrals.