Based in Dumfries & Galloway, Branching Minds ASD supports families locally in Scotland and across the UK with fully remote autism assessments, pre-diagnosis guidance, and post-diagnosis support making expert diagnosis and support accessible and convenient for all families.
Our diagnostic reports are recognised by NHS, Education and additional professionals. The process is child-centred, evidence-based, with a neuro-affirming approach led by an experienced Multidisciplinary Team of health and educational experts.
Whatever your family needs today, we will meet you with empathy, expertise, and practical support.
We understand that most families rely on the NHS for autism diagnosis and support. However, long waiting lists across the UK mean that more families are now exploring trusted, professional private autism assessments for their children.
We ensure a calm and personalised experience, designed around your child’s emotional needs and communication style.
Registered with MRCSLT, HCPC, HPC. The British Psychology Society, GTCS.
Families receive a clear diagnostic outcome following the multidisciplinary assessment recognised by NHS and Education Services.
Our multi-disciplinary team provides a thorough and precise diagnosis, tailored to your child’s unique profile.
All assessments follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and use tools like the ADI-R, ADOS-2 informed observations and ICD-11 or DSM-5, trusted across the UK and Internationally.
You’ll have a single point of contact who guides you from first enquiry through to post-diagnostic support.
Your child is assessed by a team of specialists which will usually be health and education, which can include a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Educational Specialist and a Clinical Psychologist finalising the diagnosis and recommendations.
We deliver clear, detailed reports that share diagnostic outcome, full summary of findings and tailored to support school understanding and next steps.
Whether the outcome is a diagnosis or a confirmation that your child does not meet criteria for ASD, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding and next steps.
