Diagnosis, Therapies & Approaches.

With no medical tests available, diagnosing autism requires careful observation and screening.

We are a diagnostic and post-diagnostic service (independent provider of services to NHS as well as private healthcare and self-referrals) for children and adults throughout the UK and Europe.

Clear Communication is an independent speech and language therapy service that works with you via video call from the comfort of your own home. We provide assessment and therapy to support children, adults and their family members across the UK.

Expert, gold-standard diagnostic assessments carried out by senior Psychiatrists and Psychologists nationwide. Screening for ADHD and other common co-morbidities as well as full written report following assessment with tailored recommendations for t

The Austism Service provides up to 12 sessions of autism specific interventions including post-diagnostic support, social skills and communication programmes, and initial treatment for co-morbid mental disorders.

Essex Autism Service provide diagnostic autism assessments for children and adults from 24 months upwards. The service is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of assessors, meeting the standards of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence NICE

As a qualified and experienced Specialist Teacher in the field of Social Communication Difficulties and Autism, I am able to offer a wide range of assessments, advice and practical hands on support to both home and educational settings.

Victoria Germain is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who heads up Speech Therapy Life. She has worked for 2 greater London boroughs, the communication charity ICAN and been the head therapist of a National Aut...

Priory is able to provide ASD diagnoses, as well as dedicated services to help people and their families to understand their diagnosis. Through social skills groups, one to one sessions, therapeutic input, and education, we help people to max...

Early signs distinguish autism from other disorders

To detect signs of autism in toddlers, pediatricians routinely rely on parent-completed questionnaires about the child’s behavior. But parents’ answers may be influenced as much .....

Solihull Autism Assessment Service LLP provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and timely diagnostic assessment for Autism Spectrum Conditions in children 7+ years and adults, following NICE Guidelines and using gold standard asse...

What is Autism?

Stepping Stones Behavioural Consultants specialise in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Our dynamic group of skilled and dedicated professionals implement ABA principles and have successfully supported and taught many children & young peo

The Family Psychologist are a family run multi-disciplinary Psychology practice based in Kidderminster. Our team provide specialist psychological support and assessment to promote the social, developmental & emotional well-being of children, young pe

As anyone who has struggled to get clear answers for their child knows, there is no single medical test to detect autism. And because autism spectrum disorders are so complex and varied.....

An autism service based in Bromley offering diagnosis, support and training for parents and schools in how to manage challenging behaviour, teach skills and improve communication for children and young people with ASD.

We are the only post diagnostic support service in the North East, specialising in early intervention. There are a number of additional practical services, including private diagnosis and sensory profiling recommendations and advice amongst others.

Home videos could help diagnose autism, study suggests

What Are The Signs?

Brain & Body Nutrition is run exclusively by NHS-trained Paediatric Dietitian, Emma Mills, who specialises in nutritional advice for children with autism. The website offers free up-to-date information on nutrition and ASC.

Brainwave aims to improve children’s mobility, communication skills, and learning potential, through a range of educational and physical therapies.

Meet food/diet/biomedical treatment advocate, author and mom of a son formerly on the spectrum, Karyn Seroussi.

CASS is a counselling and support service that supports neurodiverse people and their families with e.g. autism and ADHD. traits. We offer a new approach to supporting neurodiversity.

Catalyst Lives provides living support in three areas – residential and short break support, specialist supported tenancies and shared lives.

TCI for Schools training of trainers is here

Connecting you with professional support.

The Davis Autism Approach® is a non-invasive gentle approach designed to allow autistic individuals and their families to participate more fully in life.

Provide a holistic assessment of engagement based on autistic spectrum disorders within the Black, Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and disadvantaged /low income families access all available services by offering a perso...

In the Yoga4autism sessions, you and your child aged 8-13 will have access to the tools that help unlock your full potential. You will concentrate on 5 limbs of yoga through posture practise, fun games and relaxation.

We unleash the creative potential of people with additional needs and make training and therapy easy, engaging and fun.

Early, intense therapy works, but hundreds of other treatments being used are untested.

We help families find the right support for their child. Whether that would be a teacher, tutor, therapist, specialist or nanny, it can also be for the home or to assist at school. You can also sign up for our monthly newsletters.

First Bridge Centre is an First Bridge Centre is an Ofsted-accredited early intervention centre for children with autism spectrum disorders. First Bridge Centre’s team brings together decades of global experience from healthcare, particularly applied

ABA - Applied Behaviour, Analysis - Principles applied to socially significant behaviours, Based on scientific principles of behaviour, Progress is continually measured and intervention adapted

GemIIni is a proven way to teach speech and reading skills to people with autism, Down syndrome, and other special needs.

I CAN is the children’s communication charity. We are experts in helping children develop the speech, language and communication skills they need to thrive in a 21st century world.

Inspiring Progress CIC empowers parents and carers with key social communication strategies to enable their child to better engage with them and the world around them.

Victoria Germain is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who heads up Speech Therapy Life. She has worked for 2 greater London boroughs, the communication charity ICAN and been the head therapist of a National Aut...

An independent service helping children and adults with learning disabilities and autism make progress with communication, emotional, cognitive and social development using Intensive Interaction. I work closely with families and offer a flexible, sen

It is important to talk about poo openly and honestly so that children and families feel comfortable discussing the issue, don’t feel ashamed of admitting they have a problem, and seek help when they need it.

1:1 or group support for parents who are having difficulties with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers.

Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life. Almost everything we do involves communication; everyday tasks such as learning at school, asking for food and drink, sorting out problems, making friends and having fun.

While homeschooling looks different in every home, our version of homeschool definitely has some unique qualities as I teach a child with high-functioning ...

The science is conclusive: there is no longer any controversy among education and neuro-scientist that movement creates optimal learning. Making kids sit still can impair learning. With Movement Method we have the answers to this challenge.

"My Asperger's son is 14. He knows he is different from other 'typical' teenagers, and he wants to know why. What do I say to him? Also, how would you start explaining sex and changes his body is going through?"

Where adults with learning difficulties achieve happiness and peace of mind through diet and exercise.

The Options Clinical Team have created a series of help sheets offering advice and guidance for parents and carers who look after children, young people and adults with autism.

Empowering individuals with autism and their families with knowledge and support.

Senseability offers sensory play sessions for children aged 2 to 8 years covering the Nottingham/Derby Area. We mainly work with children on the autistic spectrum who would benefit form a small group play session.

Sensory Direct was born out of necessity back in 2005 following our son’s diagnosis of Autism in 2003. In addition to his Autism, Ethan hardly ever slept and was on the go constantly – running up & down the hallway, spinning, swinging .....

‘Show me where?’ is an exciting new pain communication tool designedby Irene Hammond, a school nurse from the Hollies Special School, Cardiff for children with autism and speech disabilities.

The Fast Forword programmes ensure students develop the cognitive skills essential for English language and reading.

Snowbility was established in October 2011 to make a difference through snow sports to those individuals with additional needs, such as autism and dyspraxia, as well as all forms of rehabilitation challenges.

Stepping Stones Behavioural Consultants specialise in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Our dynamic group of skilled and dedicated professionals implement ABA principles and have successfully supported and taught many children & young peo

In this article, we will show you how to recognise the differences between how these behaviours are characterised: autism tantrums versus autism meltdowns.

Sunderland Autism Therapy is an Occupational Therapy service specialising in Sensory Integration and Behavioural difficulties. We work with individuals, schools,parents, and care homes to improve the lives of people with many diffe...

Our service provides comprehensive, robust and high quality services for children and families who are concerned about Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD and other neurodevelopmental problems.

The Family Psychologist are a family run multi-disciplinary Psychology practice based in Kidderminster. Our team provide specialist psychological support and assessment to promote the social, developmental & emotional well-being of children, young pe

Independent support for children and families in South East London. The Feelings teacher is specialized in high functioning Autism delivering emotional coaching.

HANDLE® combines an understanding of the nervous system and the interplay between mind, body and environment to help the brain systematically change itself.

Mindfulness based emotional support and therapies for young people and families based in Cheshire & North Wales. Offering creative therapies, mindfulness workshops, one to one and group support

Think Autism's goals are to improve quality of life for the child and the whole family by developing relationships and connections that are the basis for addressing the core features of autism and other relationship based conditions and esse.....

Teaching your child to use the toilet correctly can be a difficult task, whether they have autism or not. But if your child has autism, the process of developing a toilet routine can take longer, and involve its own particular challenges.....

The site explains the causes/effects of abnormal breathing in your child. There are also parents stories, which help explain the many postitive changes that occour even with severely affected children.

Here’s a compilation of some of the most commonly asked questions or issues raised by parents with an autistic child, as well as some general advice about what to do and what not to do on each topic.

A clinical psychology service for children and families who provide multidisciplinary gold standard autism assessments and therapy.

The Alan Shearer Centre is a highly specialist, respite, residential and social facility for people with complex disabilities and acute sensory impairments. Situated in its own grounds on the outskirts of Newcastle.

ALD provides an established approach to working with children on the autistic spectrum, with support from seminal and contemporary research.

We provide Consultation to schools for pupils that are experiencing behavioural, social, language and communication difficulties.

LEGO Therapy is a programme developed by Child Psychologist Dr D B LeGoff to improve the social skills of children on the Autism Spectrum. The sessions are structured to support and develop social communication skills through, colla....

The ASD clinic is a multidisciplinary assessment and intervention service providing support for ASD and other developmental conditions.

Aquatic Therapy & Specialised Swimming Lessons

Autism at Home takes a holistic approach to Autism. Autism is a puzzle with many pieces, and each individual has their own unique puzzle. This requires an open approach which considers all aspects of each individual.

A different and surprisingly effective approach that focuses on creating a supportive environment of loving understanding around our autistic children. Based on the methods described in the book, Transforming Autism.

Autism Dogs CIC offers autistics a fully managed ‘Assistance Dog Programme’ with on-going education and therapeutic support for each client and their primary carers. The programme offers ‘Advanced Training’ that consists of a bespoke m...

Autism In Rugby is an innovative programme, taking rugby to autistic children in specialist schools and units attached to mainstream schools.

We are a non-profit organisation providing therapy dogs as forever friends for children with autism. Our special dogs are trained in a programme of games and activities to support social communication and interaction skills, reduce anx...

A bespoke service celebrating differences support & advice for children & people, aged 4 to 25, with or without a diagnosis. Support for parents, carers & extended families in understanding their family member’s diagnosis & health difficulties.

We are a diagnostic and post-diagnostic service (independent provider of services to NHS as well as private healthcare and self-referrals) for children and adults throughout the UK and Europe.

Beam ABA Services helps to improve the lives of children, young people and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related conditions using the science-based practice of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

We aim to provide outstanding support to children of primary age to help them play, learn and communicate well. Whilst offering the best customer service to all schools, parents and carers. We value every child and provide inclusion for all.

Catalyst Lives provides living support in three areas – residential and short break support, specialist supported tenancies and shared lives.

Clear Communication is an independent speech and language therapy service that works with you via video call from the comfort of your own home. We provide assessment and therapy to support children, adults and their family members across the UK.

Living with Autism Life Coaching using NLP

Connecting you with professional support.

Dilemma is an organization of psychotherapists and counsellors working in the existential tradition. We aim to provide counselling, psychotherapy, and consultancy to the highest standards of professional competence and ethical practice.

Our assistance dogs support adults and children with a range of disabilities and also children with autism.

Independent Specialist Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and NHS settings in Cheshire, Greater Manchester and the North West of England, UK

I am an early years autism specialist offering support, advice and play based early interventions for pre-school children. I follow a child led approach, using a range of strategies that build on a childs interests and strengths in order to t...

Family Action provides specialist mental health and wellbeing services for adults. We work not only with the individual directly affected but also with their children and whole families.

Family Dog brings together the parents and carers of children with autism to explore the helping potential that a pet dog might have within their family.

We help families find the right support for their child. Whether that would be a teacher, tutor, therapist, specialist or nanny, it can also be for the home or to assist at school. You can also sign up for our monthly newsletters.

The Functional Reflex Therapy framework for Reflexology is designed for children and adults with autism, learning difficulties, special educational and additional needs and is proving an enjoyable beneficial experience for more vulnerable adults ...

I work with parents and children either in person or online. I cover Coventry, Solihull, Birmingham and South Warwickshire - or anywhere at all if I see you online I am trained to deliver PACT Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy

Hopscotch is a dynamic multi-professional centre with a mission to serve children and families in need and a vision towards excellence and achievement.

Creating better lives for young people with autism by empowering families and the services that support them

Visceral Osteopathy aims to improve behavioural & GI symptoms using a low-invasive method of treatment on autistic children suffering from GI signs and symptoms.

Dr Bramati-Castellarin uses cranial, structural and visceral osteopathic techniques in a holistic manner, aiming to re-establish good health. These techniques are low-invasive and may be used in all age groups.

In-deep offers free music therapy once a month on every second Saturday in Victoria, Central London by trained, experienced music therapist with volunteers on hand to provide support. There are two groups and we provide for 3 - 16 year olds.

Victoria Germain is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who heads up Speech Therapy Life. She has worked for 2 greater London boroughs, the communication charity ICAN and been the head therapist of a National Aut...

Speech and language therapists work with children, adolescents and adults who experience a developmental or an acquired communication difficulty or eating and drinking difficulty.

FREE Parent wellbeing session in Sheffield "Make more time for yourself and feel less stressed". For parents with children of additional needs or parents with additional stress.

Jigsaw Occupational Therapy is a specialist provider for children and young people in the South East of England. Our dedicated assessment & Sensory Integration therapy centre is the first & only one of it’s kind in Sussex.

Jump Space provides specialist Trampolining, Rebound Therapy and Active/Sensory Play to children and young people across the whole spectrum of disability, as well as their siblings.

Life Coach Directory only lists life coaches and NLP practitioners who are registered with a recognised professional body or those who have sent us copies of their qualifications and insurance cover.

Theraplay informed practice using principals of Theraplay approach to create a sense of value, safety, radical acceptance, connectedness, social regulation, music, play and engagement on multiple levels.

Therapy and support for children, young people and adults with autism.

Paediatric Occupational, Physical and Speech and Language Therapy, Specialising in Sensory Integration and Neurodevelpmental Therapy

Specialises In Helping individuals affected by Neuro-Diverse Differences. Approximately 10% of the adult population in the UK have a significant degree of neuro-diversity. Check Out The New Services Available!

Joanne Lara’s movement and music AMT programme is a complementary progression from Developmental Dance Movement® suitable for children (age 7 and above) to adults. It offers an innovative, energetic and structured approach that stimulates the bra....

10 Ways Playing Music Is Therapeutic For Special Needs Children

NETwork Interventions helps children with autism, challenging behaviour, communication problems and many other struggles and disorders. The right interventions can change your child’s life.

PAWS (Parents Autism Workshops and Support) brings together parents of children with autism, to share experiences and explore the potential that a pet dog might have within the family.

Pyramid Educational Consultants are the only official training provider of The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the Pyramid Approach in the UK and Ireland.

Puzzle Centre provides three main service: a specialist early intervention nursery for children with autism and communication difficulties aged from 2-5 years old an outreach assessment and support service for children up to age 11 years ...

TINA DATAS THERAPY works with the acceptance of the anomaly in opposition to rejection compliance re social definitions of normality. The anomaly is accepted and treated with respect and integrated within the personality of the individual, as oppose

Interventions, Treatments and Therapies for Autism

Over 30 years experience in designing and installing multi sensory environments and soft play areas.

Independent Occupational Therapy, Educational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy service providing a range of assessments and interventions for children, adolescents and adults.

Sensory Integration Therapists in Norwich, Norfolk

Sensory Bound is a South Yorkshire based private centre offering Physiotherapy, Sensory Integration Assessment and Rebound Therapy. We are based in Sheffield and provide assessments and therapy treatments for children from aged 2.

The SI Network (UK & Ireland) is a not-for-profit organisation, promoting education, good practice and research into the theory and practice of Ayres' Sensory Integration.

Sensory Planet is a unique sensory environment for children and adults. We have 3 state of the art sensory rooms with various sensory equipment and hand pick unique toys, and an additional activity room with other various equipment and toys..

Sensory Processing Yoga is a new DVD specifically designed to support children with sensory processing difficulties. The DVD features four easy to follow yoga classes; Alerting, Calming, Motor Planning and Postural Stability as well as various ...

We are a national charity which campaigns to improve the standards of communication with deaf and deafblind people in the UK

Skybound Autism Therapies are a multidisciplinary team of professionals all focused on helping children, adolescents and adults reach their potential.

We are an award-winning team, specialising in working with children with ASD, PDA and Selective mutism. One-off assessments or regular therapy. EHCP reports, tribunal attendance, advice and support for parents and professionals

We provide programmes of neurodevelopmental stimulation for children who have a wide variety of diagnoses, such as cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, developmental delay, PDD and many more.

Speaking Space is a group of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists who offer therapy to both children and adults, and also offer a day service for adults with autism and LD in Romsey.

Quality speech and language therapy services for children in West London, offering flexible support at home, school or in our clinic

Play therapy sessions with a registered and accredited play therapist. Play therapy provides a safe and contained space where children can express their thoughts, feelings and memories and process them at a pace that is right for the child.

Stepping Stones Behavioural Consultants specialise in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Our dynamic group of skilled and dedicated professionals implement ABA principles and have successfully supported and taught many children & young peo

Sunderland Autism Therapy is an Occupational Therapy service specialising in Sensory Integration and Behavioural difficulties. We work with individuals, schools,parents, and care homes to improve the lives of people with many differ...

At Sunnyside Childrens Clinic we specialize in improving the social and educational opportunities of children with autism and other related disorders.

Support Dogs is a national charity (Mainland UK) dedicated to increasing independence and quality of life for people with various medical conditions. We provide, train and support specialist assistance dogs

Yoga-inspired fun classes, that encourage movement and enhance development.

I run groups for children who have social communication difficulties. The Bright and Light Group helps children make friends, manage social situations and share their worries.

We offer counselling to adult individuals, couples, families, and to children and young people from 5 years old. We can help you to make better sense of what’s happening in your life – all you need to do is pick up the phone, email or call in.

Independent support for children and families in South East London. The Feelings teacher is specialized in high functioning Autism delivering emotional coaching.

We offer a therapeutic environment where you can interact with your children and the animals. Animal Therapy is very successful with anxiety, Autism, ADD, ADHD, depression and many other conditions.

The OT Practice is an independent Occupational Therapy company specialising in providing high quality therapists nationwide to private, statutory and business clients.

The Owl Centre is a group of multidisciplinary sites which, depending on the area, offers services such as Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Psychotherapy, Dramatherapy, Behavioural Support, Dyslexia S...

Autism & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Connecting you with professional support.

Think Autism's goals are to improve quality of life for the child and the whole family by developing relationships and connections that are the basis for addressing the core features of autism and other relationship based conditions and ess.....

Therapeutic support and understanding for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties especially those who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD, Aspergers syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, tics, sensory pr

Our specialist therapy services can support you and your child to focus on ordinary life and independence skills such as self care, toileting, sleeping and eating programmes that can transform the need for ongoing carer support and help.

Towards Change Ltd are a private counselling service which sees both autistic clients and their families for 1:1 private counselling. Our counsellor is qualified both professionally and personally in autism and is ready to listen to and support those

Therapeutic service for individuals and family members form the autism community.

Willows is a truly unique service, a mixture of sensory education and complimentary therapies planned for individuals.

Sessions are planned for individuals I am a special school teacher so may be sensory drama, massage, reflexology or a combination. I have a large sensory room where treatments take place with projectors, bubble tubes, fibre optics and UV lights.

Independent Speech & Language Therapist based in South West London.

Your Time to Talk provides a counselling and psychotherapy service to support parents and carers - a place to explore thoughts and feelings and discuss coping techniques and resources to help with managing stress, wellbeing, relaxation etc.