Get clarity & support sooner with our gold standard Autism assessment.
Our Autism service is designed especially to provide a clear, professional assessment - quickly, compassionately, and with age-appropriate care.
If you’re concerned about focus or behaviour but aren’t certain Autism is the cause, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
Our screening questionnaires ensure you don’t spend time or money on unnecessary tests, allowing us to focus any further assessment and treatment on what is truly needed.
Why assessment matters:
Understanding whether you or your child has Autism can make a meaningful difference to learning, confidence and wellbeing.
Here’s why acting now is important:
Avoids Long Waiting Times
Don’t wait months for answers.
Early assessment means quicker clarity and faster access to support.
Supports Learning at a Critical Stage
Identifying strengths and challenges
avoids misunderstandings and unrealistic
expectations and means needs can be met more
specifically in a targeted manner.
Improves Classroom Experience
Understanding your child’s needs can reduce frustration and boost confidence - making school a more positive experience.
Guides Effective Strategies at Home, School and Work
A clear assessment helps plan future support and reduces stress for the whole family.
Builds Emotional Wellbeing
People thrive when their challenges are understood.
How the Thrive Autism Assessment works
All client journeys start with an Initial Assessment. It’s our way of informing all the support you receive from Thrive and ensures we take you on the correct therapy journey.
If the Initial Assessment recommends an Autism Assessment, we will schedule a face-to-face appointment with our Thrive therapy team to complete an Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2). The ADOS-2 considers several factors including use of eye contact, social communication skills, gesture and imaginative play.
Then, a school questionnaire is provided, which can be completed by a teacher. This considers any social communication issues or difficulties your child or young person may experience within the school setting.
Once we have a complete picture, a report is compiled and shared with yourself and your GP (with your permission). The team is available for follow-up appointments and on-going support.
Why THRIVE by MTS?
• Licensed Therapists
• HCPC checked. • DBS checked.
ADOS-2 certified.
NHS and NICE compliant.
Continued Professional Development.
Over 20 years of experience.
Family-run business. Patient-centred care.
Find us:
58 Market Street, Westhoughton.
BL5 3AZ.
Contact us:
info@thriveot.uk
01942 387033
About us:
Thrive has an established team of Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants specialising in assessment and treatment of adults and children. We also have a team of education specialists meaning we can provide a holistic person centred service meeting physical, social, sensory and educational needs.
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm