About My Autism Assessment

Expert assessments, clear guidance, ongoing support.

How My Autism Assessment started

My Autism Assessment was founded by Chris Wade, a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist who’s spent the past 19 years working in Autism diagnostic teams, in the NHS and private practice.

In those years, Chris saw first-hand what a good assessment looks like: a whole team involved, gold-standard tools, and time taken to get it right. He set up My Autism Assessment to do exactly that, privately, without the years-long wait. He also wanted to stay involved after the report, so the recommendations are put into practice.

Today, that vision is delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We see clients face-to-face at our clinics in South Wales and West Yorkshire, with home visits and partner clinic appointments across Wales and England.

Since February 2024, we’ve been commissioned to deliver Autism diagnostic assessments in partnership with Powys NHS Integrated Autism Services..

Backed by Wade Therapy Services

My Autism Assessment is part of Wade Therapy Services, an established therapy practice founded and led by Chris Wade.

Being part of a wider therapy practice gives us the professional foundation behind every assessment we deliver. As we’re the dedicated assessment side of the practice, we can stay focused on getting assessments right

A strengths-based approach

Our assessments are strengths-based. That means we take the time to understand each person’s strengths, alongside the areas where support may help.

We believe this leads to more accurate diagnoses and recommendations that genuinely fit a person’s life.

Every child, teenager and adult who comes to us is treated as an individual, not a case to be processed. The same approach continues after the report, with built-in, individualised support that helps families and adults put the recommendations into practice.

How we work

Our approach is built around a few simple commitments:

Clarity. We explain things plainly, without jargon, so you always know what is happening and why.
Strengths first. We look for strengths as well as challenges, recognising neurodiversity as part of who someone is.
Honesty. We are honest about what an assessment can and cannot tell you, and about cost, from the very first conversation.
Support. We stay with you beyond the report, because that’s where real change begins.

Meet the team

Meet the people behind the assessments

A strengths-based assessment depends entirely on the people carrying it out. Our team are experienced clinicians who listen carefully, take the time to understand each person, and care about getting it right for you.

Get to know the clinicians behind our assessments in our South Wales and West Yorkshire clinics.

Meet the team

Where to find us

Our clinics are in Caerphilly, Cardiff and Swansea (South Wales), Faversham (Kent) Bristol and Roundhay, Leeds (West Yorkshire), where most face-to-face assessments take place. We also travel to partner clinics and to homes across Wales and England. If you’re not local to either clinic, get in touch and we’ll talk through the options.

Assessments in South Wales

Assessments in West Yorkshire

Assessments in Faversham, Kent

Assessments in Bristol

A few facts we’re proud of

Hundreds of NHS and private assessments delivered since 2024
100% diagnosis ratification across Wales and England
Commissioned by
Powys NHS Integrated Autism Services [1] since February 2024, and Powys Teaching Health Board from February 2025.
Assessments delivered in line with NICE guidelines for Autism (CG128, CG142) and ADHD (NG87)
A multidisciplinary team with experience across adult and paediatric pathways
Over 50 years of combined diagnostic experience behind the service
Many of our families come to us through word of mouth and clinical referrals

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What our clients say

    
 
 
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   Sian L 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ive got nothing but praise for Wade Therapy Services. Chris put my son at complete ease during sessions and assessment and he has been an invaluable support to myself during diagnosis onwards. The team is professional and communication has always been easy.
  
 
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   Katie M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris and the team were amazing with my daughter. We always new that Alana had differences, but due to high masking in school we were never taken seriously. The team were professional and Chris made my daughter feel at ease (to the point when we left she asked when she could go back and play) so thank you for helping us understand our daughter a little better.
  
 
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   Lucie L 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris and his team are fantastic! I have been through getting diagnoses for all 3 of my children and with the older 2 children it was a 3+ year wait each with little to no contact from anyone, multiple meetings at venues that were very difficult for me to get to and I had to really push for any assessments to be done, but with Wade Therapy Services the whole process was scheduled and carried out in about a month! I emailed a few times to reschedule last minute and they were accommodating and friendly, I had issues with transport and they came to me which was nearly 3 hours out of their way, the staff my son and I met and talked to were very professional but also friendly and really supportive and full of advice. I only have positive feedback and feelings for Chris and his team they really were just amazing! If you want a reliable and professional team working with you and your child then contact Wade Therapy Services!
  
 
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   Steven f 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used My Autism Assessment by Wade Therapy Services Ltd for four separate children’s assessments, and our experience every single time has been outstanding. From the very first contact, the team have been professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. They take the time to really understand each child as an individual, creating a calm and supportive environment that puts both children and parents at ease during what can often feel like an overwhelming process. They have truly gone above and beyond to complete the assessments, especially when one of our children struggled significantly due to anxiety and overwhelm. The team showed enormous patience, understanding, and flexibility, always ensuring our child felt supported rather than pressured. Their compassionate and neuroaffirming approach made a huge difference to our family. Each assessment has been thorough, clear, and thoughtfully explained. The reports we received were detailed and genuinely helpful, giving us a much better understanding of our children’s needs and how best to support them moving forward. One of the diagnoses has already been recognised and ratified by the NHS, and we are currently awaiting the same process for the others. This has given us a lot of confidence in the quality and credibility of their assessments. The support after the assessments has also been fantastic. They are always approachable, quick to respond, and very easy to contact whenever we have had questions or needed advice. Knowing that ongoing support is there has been incredibly reassuring. We are truly grateful for the care, professionalism, and expertise shown by the whole team. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend My Autism Assessment by Wade Therapy Services Ltd to any family seeking a high-quality, supportive, and reliable assessment service.
  
 
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   Louise A 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to Chris and Gemma for advice and they went above and beyond how to help me and point me in the right direction
  
 
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   Louise d 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris at My Autism assessment has been fantastic with my sons dual diagnosis, the attention to detail and knowledge really helped us as parents feel support. Highly recommend and more than 5 stars in my opinion
  
 
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   Basia K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a very positive experience with Wade Therapy Services during our son’s ASD and ADHD assessments. Chris and the team were supportive, understanding and professional throughout the whole process. The waiting times were much quicker than we expected, and receiving the final report within around 3 months made a huge difference for our family. The assessments helped us better understand our son’s needs and how to support him both at home and at school. We felt listened to, and the final report was clear, thoughtful and very helpful. We’re very grateful for the support and would happily recommend Wade Therapy Services to other families.
  
 
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   Michelle H 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic comprehensive child focused autism and adhd assessment, unlike what I have experienced previously. Cannot recommend this team enough and so thankful they were involved on behalf of my son.
  
 
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   Ashley F 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service, very knowledgeable. Very approachable and friendly which makes reaching out for help very easy. If youre 2nd guessing it id book a free chat with him, you wont be disappointed.
  
 
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   Gemma D 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent. Really thorough and thoughtful every step of the process. Very detailed report given at the end and ongoing support. Definitely recommend.

Start with a conversation

If you’d like to find out whether we’re the right fit, the easiest first step is a free 15-minute consultation with one of our clinicians. There’s no obligation, just a chance to ask questions and talk things through.

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