AYC Psychology Assessment Services

16/02/2026

Hearing that our work has supported not just a child, but a whole family relationship, means everything to us.

We are committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality assessments and practical, tailored guidance that genuinely supports SEND families beyond the report itself.

Thank you to the parents who trust us with such important journeys.

15/02/2026

Feedback like this means so much to us.

From the first conversation to the final report, we aim to create a calm, compassionate experience where children feel comfortable and parents feel truly listened to.

Thank you to the families who trust us at such important moments.

14/02/2026

13/02/2026

Behind every assessment is a real commitment to understanding and care.

12/02/2026

Sometimes families come to us not looking for answers straight away but for reassurance.

Reassurance that they’re not imagining things.

Reassurance that their concerns are valid.

Reassurance that it’s okay to ask questions and take time to understand what’s going on.

That reassurance matters more than we often realise.

11/02/2026

What assessment can support beyond diagnosis

Assessment isn’t just about reaching an diagnosis/outcome, it’s about understanding the whole picture.

A well-considered assessment can help identify strengths as well as areas of need, inform appropriate adjustments and support more joined-up conversations between families, schools and professionals/work.

When everyone is working from the same understanding, support is more consistent, expectations are clearer and individuals are better supported to thrive.

10/02/2026

Feedback like this means so much to us.

Creating a calm, welcoming space where children and families feel listened to, understood and supported is at the heart of everything we do at AYC.

09/02/2026

ADHD: strengths, not just challenges.

When we talk about ADHD, the focus is often on what feels hard: attention, organisation, time management.

But ADHD isn’t only about difficulty. It also brings strengths that are too often overlooked.

Many people with ADHD bring creativity, energy, empathy, adaptability and the ability to hyperfocus on what truly interests them. In the right environment, these qualities can become real assets, at school, at work and in everyday life.

The aim isn’t to “fix” ADHD. It’s to understand it and support it well. That support doesn’t have to be complicated. Often, small changes in structure, flexibility and communication can make a meaningful difference.

When we take a strengths-based approach to ADHD, we create space for confidence, self-understanding and potential to grow.

08/02/2026

Why ADHD screening can be life-changing

Many young people with ADHD spend years feeling like they’re “getting things wrong”.

They may be trying harder than anyone realises, masking, coping and pushing through. It's a lot of pressure, without knowing or why things feel so difficult.

An ADHD screening can change that narrative. It helps individuals and families understand strengths (such as coping with this kind of pressure, such as navigating and managing in a system that feels alien or doesn't make sense) as well as challenges and replaces frustration with clarity and self-compassion.

Understanding doesn’t change who someone is but it can change how they see themselves.

08/02/2026

Lived experience reminds us that assessment and diagnosis are not about labels.

For many people, they can bring understanding, relief and a language to describe experiences that may have felt confusing or overwhelming before. For families, they can change how behaviours are understood and how relationships are supported.

Understanding doesn’t solve everything but it can change how people relate to themselves and to each other.

07/02/2026

Not every service takes the same approach.

For us, creating a calm, respectful space matters just as much as clinical expertise. Feeling listened to, taken seriously and supported throughout the process can make a real difference to how individuals and families experience assessment.

When people leave our assessments with greater understanding, clarity and compassion for themselves or their child, we know we’re doing something right.

Thoughtful support starts with understanding.

07/02/2026

For many individuals, receiving an autism diagnosis doesn’t change who they are but it can change how safe they feel being themselves.

We often see a shift after diagnosis. Some people begin masking less and expressing themselves more openly. With greater understanding, there may be less pressure to “fit in” and more confidence in communicating needs.

Families often tell us that diagnosis brings clarity too, helping them understand behaviours differently, adjust expectations, communicate in new ways and strengthen how they support and relate to one another. In the case of children and young people, schools may notice changes as well, particularly when understanding and appropriate adjustments are in place.

Awareness matters.
Understanding supports.
Acceptance creates the space for people to thrive.

Have you or a family member had a diagnosis? How did it change things for you?