The National Autism & ADHD Centre (NAAC)
The National Autism Assessment Centre is an independent, consultant-led, multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental service providing NHS-funded autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments and, where clinically indicated, ADHD medication initiation, titration and ongoing specialist review.
NHS Right to Choose Autism and ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis and ADHD Treatment for Children, Young People and Adults
RIGHT to CHOOSE
Patient AQ-10 Information & Download Pack
As part of the NHS Right to Choose referral process for an autism diagnostic assessment, the following screening questionnaire must be completed and attached by your GP.
Next Steps
1. Complete the correct AQ-10 form
2. Book a GP appointment
3.Click here to access a GP referral letter to complete and give to your GP
4. Ask your GP to submit a Right to Choose referral to the National Autism Assessment Centre with the AQ-10 and a patient summary to: RTC@nationalautismassessment.com
OUR APPROACH
The National Autism Assessment Centre (NAAC)
is a specialist screening, assessment, training and support service for :
Children or Adults with a query of having one or more of the following neurodiverse conditions:
The Centre also provides a wide range of specialist support services in behavioural/medical assessments for children and adults who already have an autism diagnosis.
Autism (ASD) ADHD Dyslexia
DCD (Dyspraxia) ODD Dyscalculia
Autism “Experts by Experience”
We work with experts by experience to inform all of our screening, assessments, training and post-diagnostic support.
Negative diagnosis as an outcome
If you are not diagnosed as autistic after our screening and assessment process, we will still provide you with 1:1 feedback and signposting.
It is possible that if you are a girl or woman, you may have masked the signs of autism and this will make it more difficult for autism to be diagnosed.
An absence of a diagnosis does not prevent us from supporting you or signposting you to more helpful resources.
Are you already diagnosed as Autistic or Neurodiverse?
If you already have a diagnosis of autism or a neurodevelopmental condition, we can provide you with support in the following areas:
Help with benefits, including Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Reasonable adjustments at school, college or work
Bespoke co-education sessions for family members or work colleagues who can support you better
Personalised autism support – development of schedules, routines and practical strategies to improve your quality of life
Completion of Autism Health and Care Passport
Further medical/holistic specialist assessments and liaison with your GP
Behavioural assessments
Positive Behavioural Support strategies
Meet the Team
We are a psychiatry led, multidisciplinary team of specialist clinicians providing services in autism. We are registered with professional bodies such as the General Medical Council (GMC), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
We work in a neurodiversity-affirmative and positive way, considering that the journey through ASD, or indeed, any other neurodiverse condition, can be a time of considerable stress and uncertainty for you, your loved ones and those invested in your education, training or employment.
We specialise in providing positive psychoeducational advice for you and those around you to encourage their engagement so that, ultimately, you feel better supported and empowered in your journey.
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Dr Jill Aylott, PhD Autism
Autism Consultant
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Dr Kim Pramanick
Marketing Director
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Dr B Sri Harsha Indrasena
Medical Statistician
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Aphurva Punnath Kollerithody
Paediatric Speech & Language Pathologist & Autism Assessor
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Liza Poyner
Autism Assessor & Lead Nurse
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Samuel Aglago MA, FCCA, MBA
Finance Director
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Justine Watson
Service Director
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