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Autism assessment in Dubai

An autism assessment brings clarity and self-understanding, not a box. We use the gold-standard ADOS-2 alongside a full developmental picture, for children and adults, and give you a clear report and a feedback session to make sense of it all.
When potential and performance do not match
Maybe your child experiences the world differently — intense interests, a need for sameness, social moments that don’t come easily. Or maybe you’re an adult who has always felt slightly out of step, who has worked hard to ‘pass’ and is exhausted by it, and who has started to wonder whether autism explains a lifetime of small mysteries.
An autism assessment brings clarity and self-understanding, not a box. We use the gold-standard ADOS-2 alongside a full developmental picture, for children and adults, and give you a clear report and a feedback session to make sense of it all.
Autism presents in many ways — and is often missed in girls, women, and adults who’ve learned to mask. You might recognise some of these.
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Signs an assessment may help

When an autism assessment can help

Autism presents in many ways — and is often missed in girls, women, and adults who’ve learned to mask. You might recognise some of these.
01

Social communication

finding social situations confusing, draining, or hard to read.

02

Routines & intense interests

comfort in sameness, deep focus, distress at change.

03

Sensory sensitivity

strong reactions to sound, light, texture, or crowds.

04

A child not meeting milestones

or struggling socially at school despite being capable.

05

Adults & late diagnosis

a lifetime of feeling different, and finally wanting to know.

06

Masking & burnout

exhausted from ‘performing’ normal, especially in girls and women.

How the assessment works

How the assessment works

Many adults describe finally being assessed as the moment their whole life made sense.
01

Developmental history

We gather a full picture — early development, current life, and (for children) input from parents and school.

02

ADOS-2 and supporting tools

The internationally recognised ADOS-2 assessment alongside standardised measures, in a calm, unhurried setting.

03

Feedback and report

A session to explain the findings sensitively and in plain language, plus a written report with recommendations and next steps.

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The ADOS-2 is the internationally recognised gold-standard tool for autism assessment — and for many people, a diagnosis brings enormous relief and self-compassion.

Before you get started

Common questions about autism assessment

The ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd edition) is the internationally recognised gold-standard assessment for autism. It’s a structured, play- or conversation-based assessment adapted to the person’s age and language.
Yes. Many adults seek assessment after a lifetime of feeling different. Adult and late diagnosis is something we assess with care and without judgement.
Yes. Girls and women often mask and present differently, which is why many are missed. Our psychologists are alert to this in how they assess and interpret.
Yes — our reports are written to be accepted by KHDA schools for support and accommodations, and by other professionals.
We carry out full diagnostic assessment, not just screening, and explain clearly whether criteria are met.
Assessment coverage varies by plan. Send your provider on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm before you book.
Clarity changes what happens next

Understanding how your mind — or your child’s — works isn’t a limitation. It’s the beginning of working with it, not against it.

Talk to us on WhatsApp, or call +971 58 683 7652.