Assessments

Assessing Neurodiversity Positively and Compassionately

We are a multi-disciplinary assessment service for children and young people who may benefit from a formal assessment and potential diagnosis.

The team at PAST puts a flexible, positive, validating perspective at the heart of our work. 

For further information about assessments please contact Chrissie at assessments@p-ast.co.uk

 

We provide NICE Compliant, Multi-Disciplinary Assessments using a range of appropriate diagnostic tools for:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Additional Assessments for demand avoidant behaviour (including formal recognition of a profile of behaviour and development known as Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) within the context of Autism).

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Meet the Team

  • I am an Autism and education consultant with over 20 years’ experience of working with Autistic children and young people. I work holistically with Autistic children and young people, their families and educational settings to ensure that all their needs are met. My time working in the education system has enabled me to develop effective and supportive processes that are beneficial to both students, their families and education staff.


  • I am a registered Clinical Psychologist who has a flexible, open and friendly approach. I work collaboratively with individuals, families and networks to develop a shared understanding of concerns and provide support around this. I have worked mainly within the NHS, and also some private service providers, since 2002, and now work solely in private practice. During this time I have gained a wide variety of experiences with clients of all ages in community, educational and inpatient settings. I have specialised in assessing and working with children, young people and adults with complex neurodiverse presentations. I was part of the National PDA Development Group before this closed and will now be part of the Autism and Complex Needs Special Interest Group. 

Testimonial

“Thank you so much for an amazing service. I brought my little girl to you for a PDA assessment and you made us both feel so comfortable and welcome. The assessment was thorough and has given us the answers we needed to move forward and get the right support for my daughter. Thank you so much.”

— PAST client