Cognitive Assessment
Our cognitive assessments provide a detailed understanding of how a person thinks, learns, and processes information, including areas such as memory, attention, and processing speed. This can help identify strengths, differences, and areas where support may be helpful.
£950
Total Cost
2-3 weeks
Weeks to Outcome
Detailed Analysis
Comprehensive cognitive profile
Unique experiences
About autism
Cognitive differences affect how we process information, remember things, and solve problems. These differences can shape experiences in education, work, and everyday life, often in ways that are not immediately obvious to others.
Many people with cognitive differences show a varied profile, with clear strengths in some areas and greater effort required in others. This uneven pattern can feel confusing, particularly when expectations are based on overall ability rather than specific differences.
Understanding your cognitive profile can help explain why some tasks feel easier while others take more time or energy. It also supports finding ways of working that make better use of your strengths.
Common Cognitive Experiences
- Finding it difficult to remember verbal information, such as instructions or conversations
- Processing information more slowly, particularly under time pressure
- Needing to revisit written information to fully understand it
- Finding it difficult to organise thoughts or express ideas clearly
- Taking longer to complete tasks that involve multiple steps
- Feeling mentally fatigued after sustained concentration
- Difficulties with working memory (holding and using information at the same time)
- Finding it hard to switch between tasks or ways of thinking
- Difficulties with planning and breaking tasks into manageable steps
- Noticing differences between verbal and visual thinking or processing
What’s Included in Your Cognitive Assessment
Our cognitive assessments bring together structured testing and background information to build a clear understanding of cognitive profile and everyday functioning.
Initial consultation
A brief discussion to understand your concerns and what you would like the assessment to explore
Cognitive assessment
A standardised assessment (WISC or WAIS) to understand areas such as reasoning, memory, and processing
Adaptive functioning
Vineland questionnaire completed with a parent, carer, or teacher (where appropriate), alongside any additional information (for example previous reports or school input)
Report
A detailed written report outlining cognitive profile, strengths, support needs, and practical recommendations
Why Choose Our Cognitive Assessment Service
We use standardised cognitive assessment tools and a structured clinical approach to provide a clear and detailed understanding of cognitive profile.
Clinical Psychologists
Assessments are carried out by Clinical Psychologists with experience in cognitive assessment
Standardised Tools
Using validated, research-based cognitive assessment measures
Comprehensive Understanding
A detailed exploration of different areas of thinking and processing
Practical Recommendations
Clear strategies to support education, work, and everyday functioning
Where assessment fits in your journey
A specialist cognitive assessment sits between initial exploration and ongoing support. Some clients come straight here; others begin with Initial Support to explore concerns first.
Initial Support
Not sure if assessment is the right next step? Our Initial Support sessions offer practical, neurodiversity-informed guidance with no commitment to a full pathway.
Cognitive Assessment
A comprehensive cognitive evaluation of memory, processing speed, attention and executive function — with a clear plain-English report your clinicians and educators can use.
Post-Diagnostic Support
Diagnosis is a starting point, not a destination. Make sense of your identity through 1:1 programmes, small group cohorts, or flexible pay-as-you-go sessions.
Six steps, one straightforward pathway
We’ve designed each step of our cognitive assessment to be clear and well-structured. From your first contact through to your feedback session, this is what to expect.
Step 1 · Sent after booking · ideally returned within 4 days
Information gathering
You'll receive a pre-assessment pack to complete online, covering your background, current concerns, and the areas you would like the assessment to explore. This is reviewed by a clinician to guide the assessment.
- Background and current concerns gathered
- Standardised questionnaires where appropriate
- Areas of focus identified in advance
- Reviewed by a clinician to plan the assessment
Step 2 · Within 48 hours of questionnaires returned · 30–60 minutes
Initial consultation
Once your information has been returned, your clinician arranges an initial consultation. This is an opportunity to talk through your experiences, ask questions, and decide together whether assessment is the right next step.
- Discuss what you’ve been noticing day-to-day
- Talk through how the assessment works
- Decide together whether to proceed
Step 3 · Within 48 hours of consultation
Confirm your appointment
Once your information has been reviewed, we arrange your assessment. Appointments are booked at a time that works for you, with clear guidance provided in advance.
- Appointment arranged around your schedule
- Confirmation and preparation guidance provided
- Delivered in a calm, structured setting
Step 4 · Assessment day · 1–2 hours
Your assessment session
A structured session using standardised cognitive assessment tools (WISC or WAIS) to build a detailed understanding of how you think, learn, and process information.
- Standardised cognitive assessment
- Exploration of areas such as reasoning, memory and processing
- Session paced with breaks as needed
- Completed in a single sitting
Step 5 · Following your assessment
Adaptive functioning and background information
Where appropriate, additional information is gathered to understand how your cognitive profile relates to everyday functioning.
- Vineland questionnaire completed with a parent, carer, or teacher (where relevant)
- Additional information such as previous reports or school input considered where helpful
Step 6 · Within 7–10 days · 30 minutes
Feedback and next steps
You'll receive a clear written report and meet with your clinician to go through it together. This session focuses on understanding your cognitive profile and considering practical next steps.
- Detailed, accessible written report
- One-to-one feedback session
- Practical recommendations for everyday life, work, or study
- Discussion of next steps and support options
Post-Assessment Support
Post-assessment support focuses on helping you understand and apply the findings from your cognitive assessment. This may include exploring your cognitive profile in more detail and developing practical strategies to support learning, work, and everyday life.
Flexible Sessions
Book as and when you need
£150 per session
People we’ve worked with
Reflections and feedback from people our clinicians have supported through cognitive assessment.
"Our teenager's cognitive assessment revealed her processing speed differences. The school has been much more supportive since receiving the report."
Sarah & Rishi
"It helped us understand that some of the behaviours we were seeing were linked to difficulties with language and understanding, rather than choices. That changed how we responded."
Demi
"The recommendations gave us clear ways to support learning, especially around using visuals and showing rather than just telling. It’s made things much more manageable day to day."
Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our cognitive assessment service.
We assess a range of areas, including memory, attention, processing speed, and executive functions such as planning and problem-solving. We also consider visual-spatial skills and aspects of language processing to build a full picture of how you think and learn.
Ready to understand your cognitive profile?
If you’re considering an assessment, we can help you build a clear understanding of how you think, learn, and process information.