Right to Choose Autism Assessment
EPIC is an approved provider for the NHS Right to Choose autism assessment pathway for children and young people aged 8 to 18. This is a completely different pathway to the other assessment pathways and support services we offer, so before a referral is made, please read the comparison below so that you understand the differences.
Right to Choose or a private assessment?
Here is how our private autism assessment compares with the NHS Right to Choose autism assessment:
Private Autism Assessment
- Unique, high quality assessment that exceeds NICE guidance*
- Self referral
- Consultant led
- 0-25 years
- Holistic assessment that considers all concerns and possible explanations
- 2 or more additional professionals
- Cognitive assessment included
- No/minimal wait
- Consultant feedback and individualised written report
- Individualised support offer
Right to Choose Autism Assessment
- Standard specification, follows NICE guidance*
- GP referral
- Specialist GP led
- 8-18 years
- Targeted assessment that considers only whether criteria are met for diagnosis of autism (ASD)
- 1 additional professional
- No cognitive assessment
- 14+ week wait
- Specialist GP feedback and standardised written report
- Standardised support offer
*NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) publishes the national guidance for autism assessment.
How to proceed with a Right to Choose assessment
If you wish to proceed with a Right to Choose assessment, please read the guidance below. You will need to discuss this with your GP and ask them to complete the referral form and send it to . An electronic version of the form will be available shortly.
How to proceed with private assessment
Related Services
- Autism Assessment – our private, consultant-led autism assessment pathway
- Initial Assessments – the consultant-led first appointment for our private pathways
- Costs Explained – what is included in our pricing for private assessments
- Contact – get in touch if you have a question