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An assessment can give your family clarity, and help a child or young person get the support they need to thrive – at home, school and beyond.

Who needs an assessment?

Assessments for children and young people (ages 6-17)

  • ADHD

    For when you, school or your GP think it could be ADHD.

  • Autism

    If autism has come up at home, at school or with your GP.

  • ADHD & autism (dual)

    Could it be both? One combined assessment to cover it.

The assessment journey

Assessment is a clinical process that follows a simple, straightforward set of steps. The information we ask for, and how many appointments are needed, depends on what we’re assessing for.

  1. Step 1

    Getting started

    You can begin in one of two ways: *

    • Pay privately

    • Get a GP referral

    * We accept NHS referrals via Right to Choose in England only for ADHD and autism. For private patients across the UK, we're only open to ADHD for now - but autism support is coming soon.

  2. Step 2

    Pre-assessment forms

    Fill in some documents

    • These cover your child's everyday experiences

    • We’ll need details of someone outside the family who knows them well: a teacher, SENCo, coach or key worker

    • We understand that the best person isn't always from the child's school

  3. Step 3

    Booking

    We'll be in touch

    • Once we've received all your documentation, we'll book in the appointment and reach out by phone or email

  4. Step 4

    Assessment appointment(s)

    Meet the clinician over video call *

    • A specialist clinician gets to know your child and their day-to-day experience

    • Your can share your perspective, and take part in conversations when needed

    • We'll keep things as comfortable as possible

    • Appointment number and length vary by assessment type

    * If you’re referred through the NHS in Essex, your child's first appointment will be in person. After that, appointments can be online or in person, depending on your needs.

  5. Step 5

    Report and next steps

    • If your child or young person receives a positive diagnosis, we'll talk through the next steps together

    • A written report includes recommendations and next steps, including an EHCP-focused section you can use if you choose to apply for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

'The lady who assessed my son was fantastic. She made him feel very relaxed it was all done to suit him. If he started to get restless we could take a break, he was able to fidget it needed there was just no pressure at all which really put him at ease.'

KellyParent (review sourced from Trustpilot)

How can a diagnosis help?

Receiving a positive diagnosis can be a significant moment for any family. Here are three ways it can help:

Gain a better understanding

A diagnosis can help children and young people – as well as the loved ones around them – learn about how their mind works, and start getting the right support.

Get the right support at school

A formal diagnosis can help you access educational adjustments that make a real difference – from extra time in exams, to specialist teaching support.

Make life at home easier

Knowing exactly what’s driving a child or young person’s behaviour makes it easier to navigate day-to-day – so there’s less friction for everyone.

Learn the tools to advocate

Whether you’re talking to a teacher or a GP, a diagnosis gives you the language to describe your child’s experience – and the evidence to back it up.

Treatment and support options

Why Noodle?

We deliver the quality of care we’d want for ourselves and our loved ones.

  • A dedicated team

    From consultant psychiatrists to specialist clinicians, we have a highly experienced, specialist team for children and young people.

  • Care you can trust

    You're in safe hands. NHS compliant and built around NICE guidelines, with our fully DBS-checked team, safety is at the heart of everything we do.

  • Here for the journey

    We’re with you. From clear, timely communication to transparent private pricing, we provide reassurance and clarity at each stage.

  • Ready for the next step

    Our assessments and treatment plans are recognised by the NHS, so your journey can continue smoothly wherever it leads.

Get an assessment in one of two ways

Right to Choose

Through the NHS

In England, you have a legal right to be referred to a recognised NHS provider of your choice – like Noodle. To get started, you'll need a referral from your child's GP.

  • Funded by the NHS
  • GP referral required
Private

Direct with us (ADHD only)

Going private with Noodle couldn't be easier. We offer the same high-quality care from the same expert team – at some of the most affordable prices available.

  • Direct access to a specialist
  • No GP referral needed