Get clarity & support sooner with our gold standard Autism screening for children and young people.
Our Autism service is designed especially for children and young people, providing a clear, professional assessment - quickly, compassionately, and with age-appropriate care.
Take the first steps toward understanding and support for your child or young persons journey.
Why early screening matters
Early identification of Autism can make a big difference in your child’s learning and wellbeing.
Here’s why acting now is important:
Avoids Long Waiting Times
Don’t wait months for answers. Early screening means quicker clarity and faster access to support.
Supports Learning at a Critical Stage
Identifying strengths and challenges avoids misunderstandings and unrealistic expectations and means your child’s needs can be met more specifically in a more targeted manner.
Improves Classroom Experience
Understanding your child’s needs can reduce frustration and boost confidence - making school a more positive experience.
Guides Effective Strategies at Home
A clear assessment helps plan future support and reduces stress for the whole family.
Builds Emotional Wellbeing
Children thrive when their challenges are understood. Early intervention helps protect self-esteem and social development.
How the Thrive Autism Assessment works
All client journeys start with an Initial Assessment. It’s our way of informing all the support you receive from Thrive, and ensures we take you on the correct therapy journey.
If the Initial Assessment recommends an Autism Assessment, we will schedule a 1 hour, face to face appointment with our Thrive therapy team to complete an Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). The ADOS-2 considers several factors including use of eye contact, social communication skills, gesture and imaginative play.
Then, a school questionnaire is provided, which can be completed by a teacher. This considers any social communication issues or difficulties your child or young person may experience within the school setting.
Once we have a complete picture, a report is compiled and shared with yourself and your GP (with your permission). The team is available for follow-up appointments and on-going support.
Not sure if it’s Autism?
If you’re concerned about your child’s focus or behaviour but aren’t certain Autism is the cause, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
Our initial assessment and screening questionnaires ensure you don’t spend time or money on unnecessary tests, allowing us to focus any further assessment and treatment on what your child truly needs.
Why THRIVE by MTS?
• Licensed Therapists
• HCPC checked. • DBS checked.
ADOS-2 certified.
NHS and NICE compliant.
Continued Professional Development.
Over 20 years of experience.
Family-run business. Patient-centred care.
Find us:
58 Market Street, Westhoughton.
BL5 3AZ.
Contact us:
info@thriveot.uk
01942 387033
About us:
Munro Therapy Services has an established team of Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants specialising in neurological care for adults and children, offering one off or continuing assessments, medico-legal reports, recommendations or a programme of one-to-one treatments.
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm