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Autism Support Services in Edinburgh

Autism Assessment in Edinburgh: What You Need to Know

NHS Lothian CAMHS ND team

NHS childrenChildren's neurodevelopmental service

Royal Edinburgh Hospital

NHS adultAdult psychiatric and ND assessments

Number 6

CharityOne Stop Shop — information and social groups

ADHD Direct

PrivateGlasgow/Edinburgh coverage, from £1,200

Autism and ADHD Diagnostic Centre

PrivateSpecialist assessments

Therapists Who Are Themselves Neurodivergent

These practitioners publicly identify as having a diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition.

Kat Boczek

ND

Person-centred counselling22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3, BACP registered

Sarah Page

ND

Art therapy for autistic children/young peopleEdinburgh-based

NHS coverage: NHS Lothian

Local Support Groups

  • Number 6 One Stop Shop
  • National Autistic Society Scotland
  • Autism Network Scotland

Types of Support Available

How Much Does Autism Assessment Cost in Edinburgh?

TypeCost RangeWait Time
🏥NHSFree80+ weeks (children); 37–44 weeks (adults)
📋Right to Choose
🔒Private£1,200–£2,5002–6 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions — Edinburgh

NHS Lothian averages 80 weeks for children's ND assessments and 37–44 weeks for adults. Some areas within Lothian report waits exceeding 5 years.

Also serving: Leith, Musselburgh, Livingston, Dalkeith, Dunfermline

Adult Autism Test

Free 10-minute screening

Child Autism Test

Parent-completed screening

Autism Waiting List Guide

Navigate NHS waiting times

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