For Referrers & Professionals
A practical set of resources for colleagues who send people our way. You'll find information on what our assessments involve, what to tell families before a first appointment, and how our referral process works. If you've got a complex one and want to talk it through beforehand, our number is on the contact page.
Understanding Autism Assessment Pathways
An autism assessment is a structured, multi-step process that helps make sense of how a child, adolescent, or adult experiences the world. At Newport Counselling & Psychology Service (NCPS), we combine observations, developmental history, cognitive and adaptive assessments, and information from family, school, or work to create a careful and practical picture that families, clients, and referrers can use.