Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. NAAC holds an NHS contract with Essex ICB for its commissioned children and young people’s pathway.
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Our current commissioned pathway is for children and young people aged 6–18, subject to the precise eligibility requirements of the NHS contract.
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Yes. Private autism assessment is available from age 2 years to 5 years 11 months.
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Yes. Adults aged 18 years and over can access private autism and ADHD assessment.
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Yes, where clinically appropriate.
ADHD treatment is delivered through our CQC-registered Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury service.
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No. The funding route changes, but the fundamental clinical principles of comprehensive assessment, appropriate MDT review, diagnostic formulation and post-diagnostic recommendations remain.
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Our private fees are benchmarked against the equivalent tariff within our Essex ICB commissioned NHS service wherever an equivalent service exists.
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CQC Registered Diagnostic and Support Services
The National Autism Assessment Centre (NAAC) provides face-to-face multidisciplinary autism and ADHD assessments, support and treatment services for children, young people and adults.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.