Clare Williams Autism Diagnosis

We offer high-quality, NICE compliant, autism diagnostic assessments in Lancashire.

A highly specialist Autism diagnostic service

With over 20 years experience in both the NHS, schools and private practice, I can offer the highest quality autism diagnostic assessments with a personalised approach that meets the unique needs of each person I'm working to assess.
Please email me via
clarewilliamstherapies@gmail.com
Call to find out more
07951 278436
Clare was very patient and receptive to my concerns and questions. She was very professional and respectful throughout the whole process and demonstrated empathy and understanding for my daughter’s experiences.
Clare carried out a full comprehensive MDT assessment gathering information from multiple sources and offered continued support throughout and following the assessment.
I would highly recommend Clare when considering an assessment for Autism.

Julie Ann

April 2025 5.0(Review)

Our diagnostic process

1

Initial screening

We'll check whether this service is right for you and discuss the process in more detail. 
2

Observation & case history

You will be invited to attend the clinic for structured observations and indepth discussion about your current needs and challenges.  A detailed case history will be gathered from your parent or other family member. There are alternative ways this information can be gathered if needed.  There will always be at least 2 clinicians involved in the process; one clinician will carry out the observation and a different clinician will conduct the case history.  
3

Multidisciplinary Team Meeting

We work with a carefully-selected panel of professionals from a variety of clinical backgrounds to review our findings.
4

Sharing Our Findings

We will let you know our findings as soon as possible by phone. This will be followed by a comprehensive diagnostic report which can be presented to schools, employers or medical professionals.

I offer a caring, bespoke service that values each individual throughout the process. With decades of experience in autism diagnosis, I personally lead every assessment, ensuring a professional, high-quality service.

From face-to-face consultations to overseeing every stage of the process, I bring specialist knowledge and clinical expertise to guarantee an exceptional standard of care. With a small hand-picked panel of skilled clinicians, I ensure that every assessment is thorough, accurate, and tailored to the individual’s unique needs.

I work closely with families, schools and clinical professionals to complete a well-rounded, comprehensive assessment that considers every aspect of an individual’s needs. Autism assessments adhere to NICE guidelines – the same gold-standard framework used by the NHS – ensuring the highest level of accuracy, quality, and best practice in diagnosis. 

About Clare Williams

With over 20 years experience in autism, I’ve had the privilege of assessing more than 2,000 children, young people, and adults – including many girls, whose distinctive traits are sometimes overlooked.

My journey has taken me through specialist schools, the NHS, mental health units, and learning disability teams, giving me a deep understanding of autism.

I’ve led teams, supported families through complex cases, and provided second opinions when a diagnosis was in question. I’m passionate about ensuring that every assessment is thorough, and accurate – helping individuals and families to develop a better understanding of themselves.  

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide a high-quality NICE-compliant diagnosis and comprehensive written report for £1,600.
We operate from a clinic in Garstang, 10 minutes from the M6. 
We provide autism diagnostic services to people across Lancashire and the North West of England, including Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Blackburn, Burnley, Chorley and beyond.
We do not hold a waiting list. Typically we are able to see clients within 2 weeks.  
Clare is trained to diagnose autism using the ADOS 2 (Autism Observation Scale), DISCO (Diagnostic Instrument for the assessment of Social and Communication Disorders) and ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised). She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RSCLT). She also has a degree in Speech and Language Therapy. 
Our reports meet the clinical standards set by NICE - the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. They are widely accepted by schools, NHS and workplaces. Should you have any concerns, please do contact us for further information.  
We diagnose children, young people and adults.  Sometimes we are able to diagnose as young as 5 years.  We have diagnosed many girls, whose distinctive traits are sometimes overlooked.

Get in touch

To find out more or to discuss whether this is the right service for you, please get in touch. 

    You can also call me directly on

    07951 278436

    clarewilliamstherapies@gmail.com
    Our appointments take place at a clinic in Garstang, 10 minutes from Junction 33 of the M6.