For Parents & Carers
Most parents who find their way here are somewhere in the middle of something. A new diagnosis, a school that's not coping, a child who seems to be struggling in ways that are hard to name. (Some of you have been in the middle of it for a while.) We've put these sheets together to give you something useful to read when the questions start stacking up. Not everything will land, but something might.
Your Child’s First Counselling Assessment
Booking that first appointment can feel like a big step, and it is completely normal to arrive with a few nerves, yours as much as your child’s. Most families tell us afterwards that it was far less daunting than they expected. This guide walks you through what actually happens in a first session, how to prepare your child, and what you can expect to walk away with.
What Happens in an Autism Assessment
Deciding to seek an autism assessment is a significant step, and most parents arrive with a mix of hope, worry, and a very long list of questions. An assessment is not a test your child can fail. It is a careful, structured way of understanding how your child thinks, communicates, and experiences the world, so that the people around them can support them better. This guide walks you through the process, from referral through to report.