Next steps after your assessment
The next steps after receiving an assessment can be daunting for families, an individual and their loved ones. At Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre, we offer practical, personalised support for adults, young people and families. After an ADHD or autism assessment, you may have questions about what the findings mean and what to do next, whether you received a diagnosis or not. You may want help with routines, organisation, confidence, emotional wellbeing, relationships, education or the workplace.
Depending on your needs, this may include:
Help understanding your assessment report, recommendations and next steps
ADHD and autism coaching for routines, organisation, confidence and personal goals
Talking therapy, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for emotional wellbeing
Educational guidance for parents, families and schools, including learning needs, school adjustments and the Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process
You don’t have to work out which service is right for you before getting in touch. Speak to our team and we can help you explore the available options and create a plan tailored to you and your family.
What support do we offer?
ADHD and autism coaching
Support for understanding behaviour patterns, building routines, improving confidence and managing day-to-day challenges.
Psychology and talking therapy
Work with a therapist to explore thoughts, behaviours and emotional wellbeing in a safe, personalised and effective clinical setting.
Educational learning needs support
Guidance for parents, families and schools to help create the right support environment.
Educational and workplace support
Post-diagnostic sessions to talk through your assessment report, understand more about ADHD or autism.
ADHD and autism coaching
Our coaches, Bree and Danielle, provide practical, one-to-one support for adults and young people of secondary-school age and above.
Bree is a solution-focused neurodiversity coach who specialises in a strengths-based approach. She works with both adults and young people aged 13+, supporting them to better understand themselves and move forward with confidence.
Danielle provides a supportive and non-judgemental space where clients can develop greater self-understanding, recognise their strengths and identify practical, sustainable ways to move forward. She supports clients to explore how they think, work and navigate everyday life.
Coaching can help you better understand your strengths and everyday challenges, identify your goals and develop practical strategies that work for you. Sessions may focus on areas such as:
Planning, organisation and time management
Establishing sustainable routines
Understanding patterns in behaviour
Building confidence and independence
Navigating everyday challenges at home, school or college
Exploring workplace strategies, communicating your needs and discussing adjustments
Identifying personal strengths and practical ways to use them
Coaching sessions take place online and last up to one hour. The content and pace of each session will be shaped around your individual needs and goals.
Who is it for: Secondary school-age children and adults
Cost: £140 per hour long session.
Most patients we see typically have three sessions with one of our coaches; however you are not committed to a package and can decide to continue working with Danielle or Bree for as long as you feel you would like to.
Psychology and talking therapy
Talking therapy provides a supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviours and emotional wellbeing.
Our Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Mark Brady, works with adults and children with ADHD and/or autism. Cognitive behavioural therapy, commonly known as CBT, can help people explore the connections between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and develop practical ways of responding to difficulties.
Mark has over 10 years' experience working across a range of NHS and independent settings, in both Primary and Intermediate Care Teams. Mark also utilises Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and provides social skills training for adults.
Sessions are available online or in person at our Oxford clinic, depending on your needs and circumstances.
Who is it for: Adults and young people, including those with co-occurring anxiety or low mood
Cost: £140 for an hour-long session.
Most patients we see typically have 6-12 sessions with Mark, but you are not committed to a package of support and pay for sessions individually.
Educational learning needs support
Understanding a young person’s learning needs and securing appropriate support at school can feel difficult, particularly when families and schools are unsure how recommendations should be put into practice.
Katherine Rose, our educational learning needs specialist and former school SENCO, offers appointments to help families understand and respond to a wide range of educational needs. She has worked with young people for over 20 years, including 12 years as a SENCO and Inclusion Lead.
Katherine has a particular interest in understanding how neurodivergent learning needs can overlap with difficulties such as self-esteem, resilience, anxiety and emotional wellbeing. She is experienced in identifying where a child may be struggling and finding appropriate resources, strategies and support to address those needs.
Alongside her work in education, Katherine is an experienced SEND trainer, coach and mentor for parents and education staff.
Through her sessions, Katherine will help identify practical next steps and, where appropriate, bring families and schools together to work towards a shared understanding. She can also offer guidance on educational support and strategies to help your child at home and school.
Katherine's sessions are suitable for:
Schools that need help understanding or implementing recommendations
Parents who are finding it difficult to secure appropriate support from a school
Families who want to understand what adjustments or strategies may help
Young people who are struggling at school and need help developing their own strategies
Parents, young people and schools who need a clearer, more joined-up approach
Her work is focused on helping families and education settings identify practical next steps that reflect the young person’s individual needs.
Who is it for: Children and young people; families with school challenges
Cost: £140 for an hour's session.
Most patients work with Katherine for a sole session, but you can book a follow up session when required.
Educational and workplace support: Understanding your assessment and next steps
After an assessment, you may want time to talk through your report and ask questions about what it means for you or your child. These sessions, called psychoeducation, can help you understand the findings and recommendations, explore how they relate to everyday life, and consider practical strategies and next steps. We can also guide you towards additional resources and support where appropriate.
Sarah Brown specialises in supporting children, young people and adults with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She has experience in evidence-based therapeutic approaches including family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and has a particular interest in ensuring children and young people feel heard and understood, drawing on her experience working with The Children’s Society Participation Project.
Who is it for: Adults, and parents/carers of children, usually within 3 months of assessment
Cost: £140 for an hour's session and your report will be reviewed in advance of the session.
Most people have a single session with Sarah, with follow-up appointments available if needed.
Our ADHD medication service
If you would like to explore ADHD medication, visit our medication page for information about eligibility, assessment requirements and the treatment process.
How it works
Start with a free conversation with no commitment
We will take time to understand what is important to you and what you would like support with. This helps us tailor your support and match you with an experienced clinician whose expertise is suited to your needs and goals
How the right support can help
Finding the right support can help you feel more confident about understanding you or your child’s needs and deciding what to do next. Depending on your circumstances, this could include:
Better understand how ADHD or autism affects everyday life
Develop practical strategies for routines and organisation
Build confidence and greater independence
Explore thoughts, behaviours and emotional wellbeing
Understand and communicate educational learning needs
Identify appropriate strategies for home, school or work
Create a more consistent approach between families and education settings
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