Northamptonshire based
Private Psychology Practice
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Adult ADHD
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Autism Assessments
​ADHD Assessment​
Two Part Standard Assessment Process
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Initial screening which includes psychometric scoring and review of relevant documents (e.g., school reports if available)
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Two appointments (to allow screening out):
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Part A: Initial screening & information gathering​ [1-hour]
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Part B: Final assessment & feedback [1.5 hours]
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Detailed assessment report (to be received within three weeks)
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Short employer letter
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Option of Face to Face or Zoom Video Appointment
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Total cost of £700
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Advanced Payment T&Cs
For ADHD assessments, a fee of £150 is required to secure your first appointment which is a screening appointment. This fee is payable online at the time of booking. The £150 fee covers the cost of your Part A appointment, including registration and paper screening, and also reserves your Part B appointment which will usually be offered within three weeks of your screening appointment. Should you cancel your screening appointment with ample notice, you will receive a full refund of £150. However, if you have submitted and had your screening forms reviewed, a partial reimbursement may apply. If, following the screening, we decide to proceed with the full assessment, you will be invoiced for the remaining balance of £550. This balance covers the second appointment, report writing, and any correspondence with external providers. You have the right to request a change of date without incurring any additional fees. However, if you cancel within 48 hours of the appointment, you will be refunded minus any costs incurred by your assessor. These costs typically include payment for advanced room bookings in the case of a face-to-face appointment (usually charged at £15 per hour for up to 3 hours).
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Screening Outcome
If ADHD is not indicated during the screening, clients typically do not proceed to the main assessment. Together, we will decide whether it is appropriate to continue with the full assessment.
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​ADHD Medication
The majority of clients choose private diagnostic assessments to reduce lengthy waiting times. Afterwards, most of these clients go on to access medication from mainstream NHS services.​ Most NHS trusts accept good quality private reports. However, it is not guaranteed that your local area will accept your report. It is recommended you investigate local practices via your GP or your local dedicated ADHD service. Most NHS trusts have waiting lists for medication in addition to the waiting lists for diagnostic assessments. For clients who cannot wait I work closely with a National nurse prescriber who offers private medication (e.g. ADHD Shine)​​​​​​.
Autism Assessment
Three Part Standard Assessment Process​
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Comprehensive Assessment using 'Gold Standard' Assessment tools
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Initial screening which includes psychometric scoring and review of relevant documents (e.g., school reports if available)
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Three separate assessment appointments (to allow screening out):
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Part A: Initial screening and information gathering [1-hour]
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Part B: Interview with family member [2-2.5 hours]
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Part C: Autism assessment interview and observations [2 hours]
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Feedback appointment [1-hour]
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Detailed assessment report (to be received within three weeks)
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Short employer letter
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Option of Face to Face and Zoom Appointments
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Total cost of £1250
Dr Price will complete the majority of your appointments; however, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends a team approach to Autism assessments. Therefore, other clinicians (associates of Dr Price) may be involved in reviewing and/or completing parts of the assessment. Dr Price works with a team of experienced Autism assessors including clinical psychologists, specialist nurses, and occupational therapists. ​​​​​​​Autism screenings cannot be booked directly because screenings are usually undertaken by a specially trained occupational therapist. Please book a free 15-minute consultation if you are interested in Autism assessment.
Advanced Payment T&Cs
For Autism assessments, a fee of £250 is required to secure your first appointment which is a screening appointment. This fee is payable online at the time of booking. The £250 fee covers the cost of your Part A appointment (1 hour), including registration and paper screening, and also reserves Part B & C appointments which will usually be offered within three weeks of your screening appointment. Should you cancel your screening appointment with ample notice, you will receive a full refund of £250. However, if you have submitted and had your screening forms reviewed, a partial reimbursement may apply. If, following the screening, we decide to proceed with the full assessment, you will be invoiced for the remaining balance of £1000. This balance covers the remaining appointments, report writing, and any correspondence with external providers. You have the right to request a change of date to the remaining appointments without incurring any additional fees. However, if you cancel within 48 hours of Part B or C appointments, you will be refunded minus any costs incurred by your assessor. These costs typically include payment for advanced room bookings in the case of a face-to-face appointment (usually charged at £15 per hour for up to 3 hours).