Spectrum North West

ADHD and Autism Assessment in a Relaxed Setting near Warrington

Spectrum North West provides ADHD and autism assessments from Grappenhall, near Warrington (WA4 2NS), using ADOS-2 and DISCO for autism assessment and delivering them in a deliberately informal setting.

Why Choose Spectrum North West?

• Named Autism Tools: Autism assessment uses ADOS-2 and DISCO: both recognised, structured instruments
• Informal Setting: The service delivers formal assessment tools in an informal setting, which can matter a great deal for anxious children and adults
• ADHD Subtypes Addressed: The service explains ADHD in terms of its three presentations (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and combined) rather than treating it as one thing
• EHCP Assessment: Education, Health and Care Plan assessment offered, the practical next step for many families
• Support Before and After: Pre and post-diagnostic support alongside assessment
• Cheshire Base: One clinic in Grappenhall, convenient for Warrington, Cheshire and south Manchester

Assessment Process

Autism assessment uses ADOS-2 and DISCO. The service does not publish its ADHD assessment steps, appointment lengths, the ADHD-specific instruments it uses, its fees, or the names and registrations of its assessing clinicians: ask about these when you enquire.

Medication and Right to Choose

Spectrum North West does not prescribe ADHD medication, so a diagnosis would need to be taken to a prescriber separately if you want to consider treatment. It does not accept NHS Right to Choose referrals.

Fees

Fees are not published online: contact the service directly for current prices and what they include.