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About Us

We are a small team of clinicians who are very experienced working with people with ASC across the lifespan. The team is made up of Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapist and an Assistant Psychologist. We are all trained and experienced in the assessment tools that we use. We are also registered with relevant professional bodies.  We are friendly and professional and frequently get feedback on how we managed to make people feel at ease during the assessment process.

 Dr Andrew Parkinson has been of invaluable help for my adult son. 

To go through an ASD assessment in your late twenties can be a very, very difficult experience; but thanks to Andrew's relaxed and empathetic communication style my son was very reassured. 

 

Andrew has helped us, as a family, turn this experience into a very positive step into a better future for my son. Highly recommended!

Father of Adult Male Being Assessed

Dr Andrew Parkinson has a very friendly, personable, and professional approach to his work.

 

He assessed my son and my daughter, diagnosing them both with ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition). 

 

Dr Parkinson and Esther Hiley have a natural ability to put children at ease and gain their trust, thereby enabling them to accurately and efficiently go about their work in a calm, pleasant manner. 

 

Whether assessing and diagnosing adults or children, their open and affable demeanour allows for a comfortable and relaxing setting, so that the process runs smoothly and reassuringly.

 

We are very grateful to the team for the help they have given to our family"

Parent of 2 children who were assessed

Sterling service. Highly recommend Dr Andrew Parkinson and the team at Sussex Autism Assessments. Liberating to be understood. His astute perception of needs ensured that the assessment was conducted tailored to me, as needed. That takes patience, understanding, sensitivity and skill.


His thoroughness and professionalism coupled with his calm, kind manner delivered a service which can only be described as generously accommodating. He has a wonderful combination of professionalism and humanity, which instilled confidence in what is a sensitive assessment process. Thank you so very much.

Adult Female who was assessed

I cannot rate Sussex Autism Assessments highly enough. The assessment they carried out with my child was thorough and we were kept well informed throughout the whole process. We did not feel rushed and felt listened to - Andrew's support and advice has been invaluable.

Parent of child being assessed

Sussex Autism Assessments provided invaluable support in helping us navigate a tricky diagnosis for our 11-year-old son. They gave us a clear framework to understand and communicate his needs effectively to schools, other services, and to him. Throughout the process, they made sure he felt comfortable and informed every step of the way.

Parents of a 11 year old boy

Andrew made the autism assessment process so much easier than we expected it to be. He made our daughter feel comfortable at her individual session and the following sessions for us were very relaxed. I would definitely recommend Sussex Autism Assessments to anyone seeking an assessment for their child.

Parents of college aged female

I have only positive things to say about Sussex Autism Assessments. From the initial contact to the assessments and diagnosis, everything was seamless. They were sensitive, kind, thorough in their explanations, and incredibly supportive from the very beginning. I will never forget Andrew and the team, as they truly changed my life. They gave me the skills and confidence to face the next chapter with strength and optimism. Forever thankful

Adult Female who was assessed

Dr Andrew Parkinson and his team were a pleasure to deal with, professional, kind and informative. The team were so patient with my son and it made a what usually would be a difficult task for him so much easier. With his diagnosis he now has a sense of relief and an understanding of how he ticks! Would recommend them to anyone!

Mother of young adult male
Mother of primary school aged boy 

"Seeking an autism assessment for my child was initially a daunting process and after much research we decided to go with Sussex Autism Assessments. I found Andrew’s approach to be calm, warm, knowledgeable and empathetic. All parts of the process were fully explained and I felt the team got to know us and my son, allowing us to share our feelings and concerns with autism. I found the process, and talking with Andrew to be a validating and affirming experience. Finally having a diagnosis for my son will help him understand himself as he grows older, and navigates the world. Thank you Sussex Autism Assessments."

Brighton Consulting Rooms,

Clermont Road,

Brighton

BN1 6SG,

United Kingdom

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