South East Autism are an Autism Diagnostic Assessment Clinic with a difference.
We pride ourselves on our neuroaffirmative approach and the thoroughness of our assessment process and reports.
Included within our comprehensive assessment package are follow up postdiagnostic support sessions to assist in helping you process the outcome of the assessment and feeling clear on the next steps you may wish to take after this.
South East Autism is owned and operated by a neurodiverse group of clinicians who are professionally trained and have extensive experience of working with a wide variety of autistic clients from age two to late adulthood.
About us
South East Autism offers diagnostic assessment for people who may be autistic. Assessments can be conducted face to face or online. We accept referrals directly from individuals (or their parent/caregiver in the case of children) as well as relevant health, education and social care professionals (teachers, SENCO's, GP, Nurse, Social Worker).
We are happy to work with any client older than two years, the earliest point at which Autism can be reliably diagnosed.
We pride ourselves on being fully compliant with NICE guidelines regarding assessment of Autism, as well as our neuroaffirmative approach. This means that we view Autism as an alternative, valid way of being rather than an inherent negative attribute to be in some way "fixed". Within this model we recognise that people's brains work in a multitude of different ways, and that recognising neurodiversity allows society to recognise the strengths of the individual, as well as the potential challenges and support they may require.
We recognise that neurodivergent people may have different needs to those who are neurotypical and that diagnosis and assessment can be an important step in their journey and help support self advocacy.
Our clinicians
Karl Sieber
Assessor & Specialist
Occupational Therapist
Karl is an Occupational Therapist (BSc Hons, HCPC registered) with 15 years of professional experience. Karl has a particular interest in sensory differences and how autism may impact on the activities that are meaningful to individuals. Karl is also Autistic and father to an Autistic daughter which allows him to bring unique insights to the diagnostic team.
Adam Hanger
Assessor & Forensic Psychologist
Adam Hanger BSc (hons), MSc, PgD is a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist and co-founder of South East Autism. He has over 7 years experience working with Autistic people with complex co-occurring mental health needs.
What our clients are saying
Karl and Adam were so thorough and caring throughout the whole process and made it less stressful for my 8 year old. The follow up sessions were a brilliant touch and have really helped me understand the outcome.
Michelle - 34
I recently had my assessment with South East Autism and the experience was outstanding. Adam conducted the ADOS assessment with professionalism, ensuring a comfortable and secure environment. I highly recommend this service to anyone seeking a professional and well conducted assessment.
Jaspreet - 28
I felt reassured that the assessment was comprehensive and thorough. Karl was able to draw out further details with considerate questioning and put me at ease with his calm and professional manner.
Natasha - 44, parent to Jack age 14
