Autism & ADHD Assessments in Kent: What to Expect and How to Get the Right Support

Written By Stephanie Connolly

Private Assessments in Broadstairs, Kent and Nationwide (if clinically suitable) | Children & Adults

If you’re searching for an Autism or ADHD assessment in Kent, you’re likely already noticing that something doesn’t quite feel right either for yourself or your child.

You might be asking:

  • “Why is school such a struggle?”

  • “Why do emotions feel so intense?”

  • “Why can’t I focus like everyone else?”

  • “Why does everything feel overwhelming?”

At Lycali, based in Broadstairs, Kent, we support children, young people, and adults through clear, thorough, and supportive Autism and ADHD assessments, with guidance every step of the way.

Why Seek an Autism or ADHD Assessment?

An assessment isn’t about “labelling”, it’s about understanding.

A diagnosis can help explain:

  • Differences in communication and social interaction

  • Challenges with attention, focus, and organisation

  • Sensory sensitivities

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Lifelong patterns that may not have made sense before

For many people, an assessment brings relief, clarity, and direction.

Signs You or Your Child May Need an Assessment

Autism (ASC) Indicators:

  • Difficulties with social communication or understanding others

  • Preference for routines and predictability

  • Sensory sensitivities (noise, textures, lights)

  • Intense or focused interests

  • Feeling overwhelmed in busy environments

ADHD Indicators:

  • Difficulty sustaining attention

  • Easily distracted or forgetful

  • Impulsivity or acting without thinking

  • Struggles with organisation and time management

  • Emotional highs and lows

These signs can present differently in girls, boys, and adults, which is why a specialist assessment is essential.

What Happens During an Autism or ADHD Assessment at Lycali?

We know assessments can feel daunting so we make the process clear, supportive, and transparent.

1. Information Gathering

This may include:

  • Developmental history

  • Parent / partner input

  • School or workplace information

  • Questionnaires and screening tools

2. Clinical Assessment

Depending on the assessment, this may involve:

  • Structured observations

  • Standardised gold standard assessment tools

3. Feedback & Diagnosis

You will receive:

  • A clear outcome

  • A detailed report

  • Time to ask questions

  • Guidance on next steps

Assessment Tools We May Use

At Lycali, we follow best-practice guidance and may use a combination of:

  • Gold-standard Autism assessment tools (ADOS and ADI-r)

  • ADHD rating scales and structured interviews (DIVA)

  • Cognitive and processing assessments

  • Observational frameworks

Each assessment is individualised. There is no “one size fits all”.

What Makes Lycali Different?

We’re not just an assessment service - we’re a full support pathway.

✔ Based in Broadstairs, Kent (serving Thanet, Canterbury, Dover & nationwide)
✔ Child and adult assessments
✔ Experienced, multidisciplinary clinicians
✔ Clear, jargon-free reports
✔ Post-diagnostic support available immediately
✔ In the process of CQC registration

Most importantly, we don’t leave you at diagnosis.

What Happens After Diagnosis?

This is where many services fall short.

At Lycali, we offer:

Because understanding your diagnosis is just the beginning - knowing what to do with it is what changes lives.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We support families and individuals across:

  • Broadstairs

  • Ramsgate

  • Margate

  • Canterbury

  • Dover

  • Ashford

  • And nationwide online

If you’re considering an Autism or ADHD assessment, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Get in touch today to book your assessment or find out more.

Stephanie Connolly
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