Neuro-Affirming Assessments

Child and Adult Autism (3+),
ADHD (6+) and Dual Assessments

“We’re a centre with a difference.”

Yes, like any good assessment centre, we have a range of experienced multi-disciplinary clinicians, from Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to Occupational Therapists.

Yes, we use NICE guidelines to inform which standardised evaluation tools we use. Yes, our Autism Centre and ADHD Centre assessments can be used to open doors to support at school, university or work…..AND, we’ve also been in your shoes.

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How we are different from other centres

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Our assessments are neuro-affirmative, and we identify and work with each client’s strengths
We are a robust and ethical assessment centre and work only with children, adolescents and adults who meet the threshold for an assessment through our pre-screening consultation
We will always see clients in person as part of their assessment. Informant interviews can be either in person or remote.
We liaise widely with family, friends, partners and schools during the assessment
Our detailed reports include personalised recommendations for each individual client
All our assessments have been positively accepted by the NHS
Every diagnosis is confirmed by a child/adolescent psychiatrist
We will never give an inconclusive diagnosis
Our multidisciplinary team may be able to give a differential diagnosis in cases where neurodivergence is not evident during an assessment, for example Developmental Language Disorder etc.
We work with schools and universities to develop an individualised support plan for each client
We offer post-diagnosis support work for young people, adults, parents and couples
We build ongoing relationships with our clients
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Fill in our enquiry form for a free pre-evaluation screening assessment. Let us lead you through the process, we’ve got you!

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About the Centre & our Founder

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Carla Reece, Director

I set up GAC as a mum of neurodivergent children, and a practitioner who’s also worked for decades with neurodivergent children and young adults. I’m an advocate, parent educator, a champion for rights and understanding, and a therapist with decades of lived and professional experience.

I’ve been the parent wondering what the right thing to do is. I’ve worried, listened, cared, and fought for the right support for the neurodivergent children and adults in my professional care. I’ve worked extensively with schools and liaised with countless universities.

I’ve worked therapeutically with young people who’ve never been supported to share their feelings before, with incredibly moving results. Surprising both parents and children alike! I’ve supported children and young people to value their strengths and differences, and additionally to wonder if they’d like to have support with the parts of life that are more challenging for them. Always respectfully, often playfully, lightly, and always inclusively.

At GAC, we are particularly passionate about, and skilled in, assessing and supporting neurodivergent girls and women.

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Here’s what our clients have to say …

From the very first enquiry, to administrative liason, to the assessments themselves, the GAC team have shown care and compassion beyond our expectations as a family. The assessment team is person-centred and celebrates strengths whilst guiding you through everything with such warmth and knowledge. What we were unsupported with for four years was suddenly listened to, valued, and explained with such professionalism. This care has continued after our meetings, and we are finally able to get the support we need. We truly cannot thank the GAC team enough for enabling us to start a positive journey. I would 100% recommend the team if you are looking for a neuro-affirmative diagnosis.

Emma

Thank you for your support and professionalism enabling us to better understand ADHD

Claire

As a parent navigating what can often feel like an overwhelming and emotional process, I cannot speak highly enough of the Gloucestershire Assessment Centre.From the very first contact with the administrative team through to the assessment and report sharing process, every member of staff treated us with kindness, professionalism, and genuine understanding. Communication was clear throughout, appointments were well organised, and any questions we had were answered promptly and compassionately.The multidisciplinary team took the time to truly get to know our son, Reggie, and to understand him as a whole child rather than simply assessing a list of difficulties. We felt listened to, respected, and included at every stage. The assessment process was thorough, evidence-based, and incredibly detailed, while still being delivered in a way that felt supportive and family-centred.As parents, one of the most valuable aspects of the experience was feeling that professionals genuinely saw the child we see every day. The final report accurately reflects Reggie's strengths, challenges, and support needs, and provides a clear picture of who he is. Reading it was both emotional and reassuring because we finally felt understood.A special thank you to the administrative team, who were always welcoming, helpful, and responsive. Small acts of kindness and good communication make a huge difference to families going through assessments, and the team excelled in this area.The Gloucestershire Assessment Centre has provided us with clarity, validation, and a pathway forward. We are incredibly grateful for the care, expertise, and dedication shown by everyone involved.Thank you for helping us better understand our son and for ensuring his voice and needs were recognised throughout the process.

Tammy

We would like thank GAC for their caring, supportive and professional approach during my son’s recent adult autism assessment. It was quite a journey to get him to start the process due to his apprehension, but from first contact with Carla and the team this soon faded. We were reassured at every stage and each meeting was clearly explained so we knew what to expect, which really helped. We appreciated the way the team worked with us as individuals, put us at ease and really seemed to care. The experience was positive from start to finish, with the team going above and beyond in all respects, from my the initial telephone contact (asking lots of questions), efficient responses to emails, to their final in-depth report which included some personalised suggestions to help my son’s understanding of himself, enabling him to move forward positively. We feel so reassured to know that we also have the ongoing advice and support available from GAC post-diagnosis, if we need it as a family in the future.

Jane

From the moment I first made contact with the GAC I was impressed by their friendly and professional interactions. Carla is just amazing, so highly skilled, knowledgeable and experienced and the whole team have been incredible. We have felt looked after and supported throughout the entire journey with our daughter and we are so impressed with the detailed and comprehensive aftercare, even meeting with our child’s school to ensure she has the best possible support. We are so impressed that we have already booked another assessment with GAC. Highly recommend for a professional, holistic and friendly assessment with thorough aftercare and ongoing support, not simply a diagnosis.

Vicky

GAC have gone above and beyond. Lovely staff they've been amazing with my daughter. Very knowledge with detailed reports, that has help me secure a sen school for my daughter😊 would highly recommend.

Tiffany

From the initial chat, all the way to our son's diagnosis, every member of the team we spoke to was warm, knowledgeable and happy to guide us through the process, whilst keeping our son's voice at the centre of everything.

Rosie

The service GAC provides is outstanding. Their skill, support, and understanding, were invaluable in helping our 16 year old son deal with the benefits and issues of being ADHD. Everything was described to him from a positive viewpoint. Their practitioners were calm, thoughtful, and approachable. GAC is also very well organised and kept us parents up to date with every stage of the process. They were also quick to respond to any queries. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Chris

What an amazing place ! We quickly gained his long overdue diagnosis of asd and adhd (he already had a dyslexia diagnosis) and the speed and efficiency of the whole team including amazing warm friendly and sensitive admin staff along with all the individuals who took my son through the steps of each individual meeting and assessments was amazing! All the staff are very warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and approachable and their combined talents and understanding of neurodiversity enabled my son to really open up and talk about the things that effect and challenge his day to day life. From start to finish the process was a couple of months (as apposed to years) for his full diagnosis. The after care service is also worth the world! This is taking the stress out of planning his education away from it being a fight just for me to sort, as they are contacting his school to ensure a plan is put in place and followed! It’s a breath of fresh air to find a place where you’re just not processed and sent away ! I know that there is now a whole team who has my sons back and will ensure at any point if things change or escalate will help me and him find the answers. This service does cost and I initially opted for it as time was against my son with where he is in schooling, (as apposed to the nhs which can take years) , and if I chose again I would do the same, as it is worth every penny. I will be encouraging any family in a similar situation to look at the bigger picture and do the same!!! I can hand on heart say this is the best money I have ever spent on my son and he will feel the benefits for the rest of his life and for that I am truly grateful for the whole team at GAC

I had a really positive experience with Carla at the centre. Carla is empathetic, very straight-talking and provided clear, practical guidance, which we found incredibly helpful. There’s a real sense of confidence that comes from years of experience, and the service feels genuinely authentic rather than clinical or impersonal. It’s a true “one-stop shop” with access to a range of specialists, which made the whole process much easier and less overwhelming. The surroundings are lovely and thoughtfully set up, helping children feel comfortable and at ease. What stood out most was how welcoming and inclusive they are. As a blended family, we felt completely understood and supported, with a real appreciation for different family situations. I would highly recommend this centre to any family looking for knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional support. ❤️

Clara

Getting in Touch for Professional Assessments

If you'd like to discuss things in more detail or book an appointment, please don't hesitate to contact us by sending an email to enquiries@tgac.co.uk or by using the form below.