Axia ASD Ltd

My daughter had an assessment with Axia. Possibly ADHD but couldn't diagnose due to it not being seen at school/outside the home due to masking. I found the assessment very basic, my daughter was hardly spoken to. They knew we weren't going to get a diagnosis before we attended the appointment but we weren't made aware of this. We were told she definitely wasn't autistic but a year later (not with Axia) she has been diagnosed autistic. I emailed to let them know and to close her case and had no response.
Apr 1st, 2023

A very well set up site, amazing considering just opened. All staff super helpful and lovely to interact with. Would highly recommend!
Jan 24th, 2023

Diagnosed in January 2022, I've have had autistic counselling appointments and I have been chatting to a amazing kind and understanding lovely lady called Francine. I would highly recommend this service and particularly Francine, the admin staff have been very professional and supportive too, I was referred in October 2021 and within 3 months received my official diagnosis.
Nov 20th, 2022

Absolutely fantastic. Leaving this review a year after my adult diagnosis of autism. In the intervening months since then, I've broadened my understanding of both autism as a developmental difference and also the diagnostic landscape and treatment of autistic people by other so-called 'professionals'. More than ever, I can whole heartedly recommend Axia. Kind, compassionate, caring, and right at the forefront of progressive understanding of different presentations of autism in children and adults. Their breadth of knowledge is wide, and they seem well-informed on the areas where other services might fail to recognise autism, such as people identifying as women/girls/female, as well as transgendered people. During the assessment I was treated with patience and warmth and understanding. One of the greatest things about getting a diagnosis with Axia is that they offer free attendance virtually and in person to their 6 weekly Post Diagnostic Support Group. These are presentations given by some top speakers on very interesting subjects. I have found them to be something of a lifeline and I look forward to every one. Access is given to those who have been diagnosed by Axia, and their families. The whole Axia ethos of a commitment to respecting the individual as the expert on themselves and/or their children is echoed throughout all they do. The choice of speaker is always well considered, and always feels in keeping with how the whole organisation runs. With Axia, autism is something to be celebrated, to be seen as a difference, not a deficit. They are exceptional professionals because they adhere to the standards laid out by the current DSM-5 and ICD-11 (criteria for diagnosing which is structured on a deficit model), but simultaneously are able to bring a wealth of clinician experience to untangle people's real life histories and stories to make sense of what is going on. I have never felt pathologised by Axia, only understood. It also speaks volumes of them that they employ autistic people at the centre who have instrumental roles in various departments. I think of Axia as a kind of home now. I've since run into many different organisations and different viewpoints on autism, and many which seem to have it all wrong. It's a great shame that there aren't more places like Axia throughout the country. For me, they are the gold standard alongside the Lorna Wing Centre (but half the price, and half the waiting period). I have now recommended them to at least 8 or 9 people pursuing a diagnosis, and I've heard nothing but high praise for every one of their experiences. Thank you Axia, you've helped to change my life!
Jul 5th, 2022

I was referred here after living over half my life with another diagnosis that didn't quite fit. I had a zoom call as I had difficulty getting up to Chester. I spoke with David, who from the beginning was very softly spoken, understanding and explained certain things to me. I was diagnosed over the call and he gave me some advice and just made me feel relaxed. The only downside I feel is there isn't no help after. It just is. I would of liked a few appointments after with David just to talk through how to go forward and live with it. Overall though a good experience.
Jun 5th, 2022