"Simply the best report (and overall experience) we have had from any professionals we have come in to contact with (and there have been many). The report is packed full of brilliant, positive and supportive advice and hand-picked neuro-affirming resources to help our family. It's been a wonderful experience"
"Chris and Sue are really easy people to talk to and despite feeling nervous initially, I felt quickly at ease with them. This helped immensely throughout the assessment process. Their approach allowed me to discover my autistic identity in a positive and affirming way"
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"Our son has been using your words, and telling everyone he is 'marvelously autistic'!"
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Pebble Autism
child and adult autism assessment
helping you find joy in your uniqueness
Our Services and Pricing
​Autism assessments for children aged 11-18 £1850
Autism assessments for adults 18+ £1650
Combined autism/ADHD assessments for adults 18+ £2325
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We understand that individuals and families who come to us have often had a history of difficult experiences and that seeking an autism assessment can be daunting.
We make every effort to make the assessment process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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If you would like to speak to us about booking an assessment please complete our contact form below.
Chris will arrange a free screening chat to take background information and check that an assessment is the right thing for you. This is usually by telephone but an alternative can be provided for people who would prefer not to use the phone.
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Once you decide to go ahead we will provide you with dates for your assessment and ask you to
complete some forms prior to your first meeting.
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Child autism assessment: 2 meetings usually a week apart
Meeting 1: Developmental history between parents and Sue usually via Teams (2 hours)
Meeting 2: ADOS assessment for the child/young person at our clinic room at
Meet by the Park in Leamington Spa (2 hours)
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Adult autism assessment: 2 meetings usually a week apart
Meeting 1: to talk about your childhood and teens with Sue usually via Teams (2 hours)
If you are happy for your parents to be involved Sue will talk with them too
either at the same time or separately
Meeting 2: ADOS assessment at our clinic room at Meet by the Park in Leamington Spa (2 hours)
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Adult autism/ADHD assessment: 2 -3 meetings
Meeting 1: To talk about your childhood and teens with Sue usually via Teams.
If you are happy for your parents to be involved Sue will talk with them too
either at the same time or separately.
Chris will carry out the ADOS assessment, QbCheck and DIVA (diagnostic interview) at our clinic room at
Meet by the Park in Leamington Spa.
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Following every assessment, we will provide a detailed report. For children and young people this will include a profile of need and suggested advice and accommodations for school/college.
Adult recommendations and resources will be tailored to your individual needs.
All of the resources we recommend are created by and for autistic people and come from a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming perspective. We reject the 'medical-model' and do not describe autism as a 'disorder' or 'condition'.
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Meet the team
Dr Chris Morrell
DClinPsy, MSc, BSc(Hons), AFBPS, RegHCPC
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Self-identified ADHD
Chris has specialised in supporting autistic children, adolescents and adults for many years. Chris has worked in a number of specialist autism schools and colleges and NHS child and adolescent mental health services.
Along with Sue, Chris shares a particular interest in the assessment of autistic women and girls.
Chris recognises that the people who come to us for an assessment often feel anxious about meeting someone new and being in an unfamiliar setting. He therefore strives to create an environment in which they can feel relaxed, heard and understood.
Sue Moon
BSc(Hons), MRCSLT, RegHCPC
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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She has worked in mainstream and special schools and as an independent therapist with a particular interest in identifying and supporting autistic women and girls. Sue has also carried out Adult Complex Autism Assessments for the NHS. Working with both adults and children gives Sue an insight into how communication and interaction strengths and needs can change across the lifespan.
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Through her clinical work, Sue has seen firsthand how the correct diagnosis can help people to develop a sense of identity and learn how to advocate for themselves, having a life-changing impact on mental health and well-being.
