Post-Diagnostic Support
Support following assessment
Support is available to help you understand your experiences and consider what might be helpful next. This includes options for individuals, young people, and families, with a choice of one-to-one sessions, small groups, or flexible ongoing support.
£800
1:1 Programme
£600
Group Programme
£150
Per Session
3 options available
Personalised support pathways
Support following assessment
A diagnosis can help make sense of your experiences, but it is often what follows that makes the most difference. Support focuses on building understanding and exploring practical ways forward in day-to-day life.
Different options are available depending on what feels most helpful, including one-to-one sessions, small groups, and more flexible support.
Ways to access support
Different options are available, depending on what feels most helpful.
1:1 Exploring Autistic Identity Programme
Personalised Identity Exploration
A set of six one-to-one sessions with the same clinician, offering space to explore your experiences at your own pace, build understanding, and consider practical approaches that feel relevant to your life.
- Continuity with the same clinician
- Sessions shaped around your goals and pace
- Flexible scheduling
- Available in-person or online
- Written summary provided after completion
- Strategies and resources tailored to you
Programme Structure
Exploring Autistic Identity Group
Connect With Like-Minded Peers
A small, supportive, clinician-led group for teenagers who are comfortable taking part in a shared setting. Sessions offer space to explore experiences alongside others who may have similar experiences, with opportunities for discussion and reflection.
- Small group (typically 6–8 participants)
- Facilitated by experienced clinicians
- Structured sessions with guided discussion
- Opportunities to share experiences with others
- Build lasting connections with peers
- Written summary provided at the end of the group
Programme Structure
Flexible Individual Sessions
Support When You Need It
Individual Sessions can be booked as needed, providing space to talk things through, explore specific concerns, or continue ongoing support.
- Book sessions as required
- No minimum number of sessions
- Available online, with in-person options where possible
- Suitable for a range of topics and situations
- Option to return for further sessions at any point
- Suitable for children, parents, and adults
How It Works
Where support fits in your journey
Post-diagnostic support is available following assessment, for those who would find it helpful. The focus is on developing understanding, exploring practical approaches, and considering what may be helpful next, at your own pace.
Initial Support
Not sure what the next step might be? Initial Support sessions offer practical, neurodiversity-informed guidance to help you think things through and explore what may be helpful.
Specialist Assessment
A thorough but flexible assessment in a calm, autism-friendly environment, using NICE-aligned approaches and providing a clear, accessible report.
Post-Diagnostic Support
Support is available to help you develop understanding and consider what may be helpful next. This includes options such as one-to-one sessions, small groups, and more flexible support.
How Can This Support Help You?
Sessions are shaped around your experiences and what you would find most helpful to explore.
Acceptance and self-advocacy
Building confidence in understanding your needs and finding ways to communicate them in different areas of life.
Making sense of past experiences
Reflecting on previous experiences with a clearer understanding of differences in areas such as communication, sensory processing, or emotional regulation.
Developing practical strategies
Working together to identify approaches that support day-to-day routines, challenges, and areas of strength.
Exploring school and education
For children and young people, exploring experiences in school, including areas such as anxiety, sensory differences, and attendance, and considering what may help.
All support includes:
Clinician-led sessions
Sessions are delivered by a clinician with experience in neurodiversity and post-assessment support.
Practical strategies and resources
Sessions focus on identifying approaches and resources that feel relevant to your situation.
Support with communication and self-advocacy
Exploring ways to understand and communicate your needs in different settings.
Session summaries
A written summary is provided to support reflection and help you revisit key points.
How post-diagnostic support can be used in practice
This example is based on anonymised work with families.
A family we supported
Online
For some families, this type of work helps build on the understanding gained from a diagnosis and supports more practical application in everyday settings.
The situation
The family sought support following their child’s autism diagnosis. While the diagnosis provided some clarity, there was still uncertainty about how to translate this into day-to-day support. Their child was finding school increasingly difficult, with rising anxiety around attendance and frequent moments of distress during the school day.
Our work together
Sessions focused on building a clearer understanding of the child’s experiences, including sensory sensitivities, environmental demands, and how these interacted with the expectations at school. Practical strategies were identified for both home and school, including ways to support regulation, reduce sensory demands, and respond more effectively to signs of distress.
The outcome
Over time, the family developed a clearer understanding of what was contributing to the difficulties at school and how these could be supported. This informed more focused conversations with the school, leading to adjustments such as changes to the environment, opportunities for breaks, and a more consistent understanding of the child’s needs across settings.
For some families, this type of work helps build on the understanding gained from a diagnosis and supports more practical application in everyday settings.
Feedback from people we’ve worked with
Reflections and experiences shared by individuals and families our team have supported in practice.
“It was helpful to meet other people who understood what things can feel like day to day. It made a difference being able to share experiences with others who just got it.”
Ava, 17
Group
“We worked things out together, and I started to understand how much masking was affecting me. It absolutely helps me get through work, but I now know to build in time for myself after.”
Emily, 26
Supporting a family member
Support is also available for parents and family members who would find it helpful to better understand and support a neurodivergent child or loved one.
How sessions are delivered
Sessions are available online, with in-person options where appropriate.
Online sessions
Sessions are held via secure video call, allowing you to join from a setting that feels comfortable, without the need for travel.
In-person sessions
In some cases, sessions can be arranged in person, depending on location and availability. Group sessions are held at a fixed venue.
Scheduling
Session times are arranged in advance and planned around your routine where possible.
Observations
Where relevant, home or school observations can be considered. This is discussed in advance, including practical considerations and consent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our post-diagnostic support programmes.
One-to-one sessions may be helpful if you would prefer individual support at your own pace. Group sessions are suited to teenagers who are comfortable in a shared setting and would benefit from hearing from others. Flexible sessions offer the option to access support as needed, without committing to a series of sessions. If you’re unsure, this can be discussed with your clinician.
Before you book:
- Cancellations require 48 hours' notice to be eligible for a reschedule.
- Session bundles are subject to our Refunds Policy — once a bundle has started, refund rights may be limited.
- Group programmes may require a non-refundable deposit.
- Support sessions are not emergency or crisis support. If you need urgent help, contact NHS 111, your GP, or call 999.
- Sessions are individual unless family or group support is expressly booked.
Considering post-diagnostic support?
You don’t need to have everything worked out. You can explore the different options or talk things through to see what might be helpful.