Private Autism Testing in Birmingham
Home > Private Mental Health Clinics in Birmingham > Private Therapy Clinic >Midland Health’s private ASD clinic in Birmingham provides professional autism testing in Birmingham, suitable for both adults and children. Our psychiatrist-led service is designed to offer a comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and management service for anyone who has an autistic spectrum disorder, such as autism or Asperger's syndrome.
Our team will work closely with you and your family from your initial consultation with our experienced consultant psychiatrist or paediatrician all the way through any follow-up medical treatment and psychological support. Offering discretion and complete confidentiality, we are here to guide you and help you manage your ASD for a better quality of life.
You don’t need to see a GP to get a referral. You can book your private autism consultation with a specialist ASD psychiatrist or paediatrician, at our Birmingham-based clinic by getting in touch today. Urgent appointments may be available on short notice (based on availability).
Book Your Free 10-Minute Adult ASD Consultation
If you’re not sure about what to expect from our ADHD or ASD assessment process, discuss your concerns with our Neurodiversity Nurse and learn more about our ASD and ADHD tests, he’ll also talk you through the medications that could be prescribed.
What are Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)?
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a broad diagnostic category of pervasive developmental disorders that affect a person’s neurodevelopment from childhood all through adulthood. Caused by differences in the brain, these result in developmental disabilities that can have a negative impact on a child's behaviour, social interactions and developmental abilities.
ASD include lifelong conditions such as:
- Autistic Disorder
- Asperger Syndrome
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
You may want to consider seeking a private autism diagnosis in our Birmingham clinic if your child displays repetitive behaviours, has trouble communicating with others, feels anxious in unfamiliar situations and takes longer to process new information.
What is Asperger’s Syndrome?
Asperger’s is a much milder form of high-functioning autism. While those with this syndrome are affected to a lesser degree and usually have strong intellects, they will still experience difficulties connecting with others on a social and emotional level. Some common characteristics of Asperger's syndrome include:
- High intelligence
- Strong interest in a particular subject
- Strict routines or rituals
- Difficulty accepting change
- Sensory issues
Testing for Asperger’s syndrome helps individuals and their families, friends and employers gain an understanding of why they may experience difficulties and how they can manage these.
Our ASD Services
We provide a complete ASD service including a reliable assessment and management for all autism spectrum disorders. Designed to help children, adolescents and adults, our approach is applied by expert psychiatrists and paediatricians with a wealth of experience under their belt.
First, our medical specialists will conduct an initial assessment, which incorporates a gold-standard diagnostic interview for ASD to understand how the condition affects your everyday life. .
To confirm the autism diagnosis, you will also be given a series of questionnaires which are completed online by you or in the case of a child, the parents and school, so we can gather objective, reliable data to establish a baseline and measure your ASD symptoms. If you are found to have ASD, this data will be a useful measurement tool in your ongoing treatment, as it will allow us to determine the effectiveness of treatment interventions and discover ways to improve them if needed.
We understand that when you or your child have been diagnosed with ASD, this could be a challenging time for your family. Our consultant psychiatrists and paediatricians will take all the necessary steps to talk through what’s coming next and how to best manage your condition in the future.
How We Diagnose ASD
We know that assessments and medical tests can be daunting. However, there is no need to worry about health or blood tests. Our autism assessment is simple. Our specialists will observe how you socialise and interact with others. We will also ask you to talk about your childhood development, as well as any mental health struggles you may have faced. The diagnostic tools we use include:
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) - used in children
- School Report - used in children
- Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) and Client Questionnaire
- AQ-10 Autism Spectrum Quotient
- AQ50 - Self-assessment diagnostic questionnaire to measure the expression of autism-related traits in an individual
- EQ40 - Empathy Quotient which is a psychological self-report of empathy
- RAADS-R - Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale - Revised
- Relative Questionnaire
- GAD-7 - Generalised Anxiety Disorder Tool using 7 items to measure the severity
- PHQ-9 - Patient Health Questionnaire using 9 questions to assess the severity of depression and response to treatment.
The specialist will then compare your results to the guidelines set out by the 10th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), both of which are recognised diagnostic manuals using the international DSM-IV criteria for diagnosing ASD and Aspergers.
Our Treatments
Our expert ASD team will also advise you of your treatment options, including:
With us, you won’t have to face your diagnosis alone. Simply book an appointment with our autism specialist to discover how we can support you today.
The Benefits
Getting a formal autism diagnosis is not as scary as it sounds and will provide you with more than just a label for your symptoms. The benefits of a timely diagnosis include:
- Clarity on why you may experience certain difficulties
- Practical steps to manage these difficulties
- Correct a previous misdiagnosis, such as schizophrenia
- Access to appropriate ASD services, benefits and support
- Get the right treatment plan
Meet Our Team
Dr Minnie Joseph, Senior Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Minnie Joseph is a highly experienced Senior Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 34 years of expertise in assessing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions in young people. Her specialist interests include neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, PDA), complex trauma, and borderline personality disorder.
After earning her MBBS from Christian Medical College, Vellore, Dr Joseph continued her training in the UK, gaining her MRCPsych and further qualifications in EMDR, DBT, Systemic Family Therapy, and Social Learning Theory.
She trained in psychiatry in the West Midlands and later worked as an Outpatient Consultant, Clinical Lead, and Clinical Tutor. Dr Joseph then spent 15 years at the Woodbourne Priory Hospital in Birmingham, where she was Lead Inpatient Consultant and served as Medical Director for eight years.
Now in private practice, Dr Joseph provides holistic, patient-centred outpatient care, combining psychiatric assessment, psychotherapy, and medication management. She is known for her compassionate approach and dedication to helping children, adolescents, and families build lasting mental wellbeing.
Dr. Joseph is trained in the assessment and diagnosis of both ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), supporting individuals with a wide range of neurodevelopmental presentations. As one of only 20 clinicians with specialist PDA training, she brings advanced expertise to this highly specialised area of practice.
Dr Rajesh Pandey, Consultant Paediatrics in Neurodevelopmental & Epilepsy
Dr Rajesh Pandey is a consultant paediatrician specialising in neurodevelopment, epilepsy, complex neurodisability, and cerebral palsy. He graduated from the University of Delhi and trained in general paediatrics in centres of excellence.
He began his overseas career in Oman, where he led a paediatrics department and helped establish a state-of-the-art paediatric unit. In the UK, he subspecialised in his current fields and is now a consultant at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.
A Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Dr Pandey has numerous publications and has taught and supervised medical students and trainees. He has served on the executive board of the British Academy of Childhood Disability and contributed to the Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Network in the West Midlands. He also advises local bodies on children's health with disabilities.
Dr Pradeep Naganna, Consultant Neurodevelopmental and Community Paediatrician
Dr Pradeep is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician with over 20 years of clinical experience in children's health and more than 15 years dedicated to Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics. He has worked across both the United Kingdom and Australia, helping children, young people, and families navigate concerns relating to autism, ADHD, developmental differences, learning difficulties, and behavioural challenges.
His specialist interest is Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics, a field in which he has worked since 2007. He has extensive expertise in assessing and managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), developmental delay, learning difficulties, tic disorders, sleep problems, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and a wide range of behavioural and community paediatric conditions.
Dr Andrea Biro, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Andrea Biro is a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, that has been practising in psychiatry since 2002, with extensive experience across both Hungary and the UK, including a range of clinical roles within the NHS and wider mental health services.
Her clinical expertise focuses on neurodevelopmental conditions and eating disorders, including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). In her current role at the clinic, she provides outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry services with a specialist focus on autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and eating disorders, including emerging pathways for ARFID. She works with a neuroaffirmative and trauma-informed approach, aiming to understand each young person’s presentation in context and support their recovery and development through a holistic, collaborative model of care.
Leanne Leary, CBT/EMDR Practitioner
Leanne Leary is an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), EMDR Practitioner, and ADOS-2 Assessor with over 17 years as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and 11 years in CBT practice. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Leanne specialises in supporting individuals with anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, and autism, offering both therapeutic interventions and diagnostic assessments.
Leanne provides evidence-based therapies including CBT and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), with a collaborative and holistic approach tailored to each individual. She has held senior roles within the independent mental health sector, including Ward Manager and Lead Therapist in addiction services, and has contributed to national standards through her work with the Quality Network for Eating Disorders (QED), part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Alongside her private practice, Leanne supervises mental health staff and mentors trainees. Inspired by personal experience, she is passionate about supporting individuals to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Why Choose Us?
Looking for a private autism testing service near you? Here are some of the reasons to come to our clinic in Birmingham for ASD advice:
- Psychiatrist-led service for adults
- Autism testing for children and adults with a specialist Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Consultant
- Psychological support & ASD management offered
- Appointments are available on short notice with no long waiting time
- State-of-the-art ASD clinic in Birmingham
- No referrals needed
- Online appointments for adults
- Installment payment options available to make our assessments more affordable
Step 2. Appointment date offered and booked
Step 3. Deposit paid at booking
Step 4. Receive appointment confirmation with questionnaire links
Step 5. Questionnaires to be submitted
This must be sent to us at least a week before the appointment. Outstanding
payment for the appointment to be made at least one week prior to the consultation
with the doctor.
Step 6. Online assessment takes place with Consultant Psychiatrist
Step 7. Report and diagnosis received within 4 weeks of your consultation
Step 1. Enquiry and Booking
Enquire about a Child ASD assessment. Our team will respond and explain the process. You’ll be invited to book an appointment.
50% deposit taken at the time of booking.
Step 2. Pre-assessment & Payment
Our neurodiversity team will send you pre-assessment questionnaires for both the school and parents to complete no later than 1 week prior to the first appointment.
Final payment at least 1 week before the first appointment.
Step 3. Assessment Appointments
ADOS-2 assessment (1 hour, in person)
ADIR (Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised) (1.5 hours, online)
Step 4. Multidisciplinary team meeting
Both of our consultant specialists will discuss the findings of both appointments to write your child’s ASD Report.
Step 5. Feedback appointment
Once the draft report is ready, you will be contacted to arrange a follow-up appointment to discuss the findings with the consultant, around 4 weeks after the last appointment.
Your child must be present at this 30 minute appointment.
You will receive the written report within 1-2 weeks from your feedback appointment.
Prices
At Midland Health, we offer instalment payment options to make our Neurodiverse Assessments more accessible to everyone. Opting for PayPal Pay in 3 allows you to spread the cost over three payments. To choose an instalment payment plan, please contact our team today.
Introductory Call with Our Neurodiversity Team
FREE
Adult ADHD Assessment
£1500
Report Feedback Included
- Adult ADHD Video Assessment Online Appointment £1350
- Instalment Payment Options Available
Adult ASD Assessment
£1950
(2 Hours)
- Instalment Payment Options Available
Child Follow Up ADHD Appointment
£225
Child ASD Assessment
£1550
(ADOS (60 min) and ADIR (2 hours) need to be booked on separate days)
- Instalment Payment Options Available
Child ADHD Assessment
£1550
- Instalment Payment Options Available
Child Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician New Consultation
£425
(60 min)
Our assessments are suitable for ages 10+
Please inform us if:
- You currently have a substance misuse problem?
- You have a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder?
- You have a diagnosis of Schizophrenia?
- You have a Learning Disability?
- You have Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder?
Book Your Private ASD Assessment
With our accessible pay-as-you-go autism testing service, you will be able to book an appointment with a leading ASD specialist and get your private autism diagnosis in Birmingham without a referral. Long waiting times will also not be a problem as we offer same-day and next-day appointments too (appointments on short notice are subject to availability).
Adult appointments are all online and paediatric appointments will be split into face-to-face and online. The ADOS assessment will need to be conducted face-to-face in our Birmingham clinic and then the ADIR and follow-up appointment will be done online.
Our Private Autism Clinic in Birmingham
All private ASD assessments are carried out in our ASD clinic in Birmingham. Our state-of-the-art facilities are located within Edgbaston.
With an experienced team of caring medical professionals by your side, you will be provided with all the specialist support you need when you or your child undergo autism testing, diagnostics and treatment.
The address of our autism and Autism and Asperger’s clinic is 78-79 Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 8SP.
We have translators available for your appointment.
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Book Your Free 10-Minute ASD Consultation
If you’re not sure about what to expect from our ASD assessment process, why not discuss your concerns with our Consultant.
Medically Verified
This content has been medically reviewed and verified by Dr Rupa Parmar.
Medical note: This page provides general information and is not a substitute for urgent medical care. If you have severe symptoms, seek urgent help.
Last updated: Sep 2026
