We provide assessment and advice to support adults, tailored to the individual’s specific needs. This service can help to inform social care needs and may be used to support community care assessments. We also provide specialist assessments for children who have complex needs, and to support behaviour. Either you or the individual being assessed will need to be a member of the DSA as this service is subsidised by the DSA. You can find out more about becoming a member here.

Assessments with with our experienced Clinical Psychologist, Geraldine White take place at our head office in Teddington and at some other locations, by arrangement. You should allow approximately two hours for your visit. Costs: Assessment and advice for members: £100. Assessment and advice for members, with a written report: £200. The cost of an assessment with a written report for a tribunal or other legal purpose may vary depending on the type of assessment, report and follow up service required. For more information and to arrange this service please contact 0333 121 2300 or email training@downs-syndrome.org.uk.