LOCAL SERVICES

At The Autism Clinic, we offer specialist autism and ADHD assessments for children and adults in Paignton, Torbay, and the wider South Devon area. Our neuroaffirmative team provides a safe, respectful, and person-centred process to help individuals understand their unique neurodivergent identity.

Our clinic offers in-person assessments for individuals and families based in:

• Paignton
• Torquay
• Brixham
• Totnes
• Newton Abbot
• And surrounding parts of South Devon and Cornwall

We welcome enquiries from local GPs, schools, and families seeking an alternative to long NHS waiting times.

We follow NICE guidelines and offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment. Unlike services that rely heavily on standardised tools, our process includes:

• In-depth collaborative discussions
• Sensory and communication profiling
• Developmental history interviews
• Optional face-to-face observation sessions

Our assessments are suitable for:

• Adults seeking late diagnosis
• Children aged 7+ experiencing differences in communication, attention, or regulation
• Families navigating education support (EHCPs, SEN provision)

Choosing a clinic based in Paignton means easier access to:

• In-person appointments
• Post-diagnostic support
• Local referrals and community understanding

We are also one of the few UK services that is fully neuroaffirmative, celebrating each person’s strengths, differences, and lived experiences without using deficit-based language.