New autism diagnostic centre opens in London

Gesher, the special educational school, has launched a new assessment and diagnostic centre for autism and related conditions.

The Gesher Assessment Centre, which is located five minutes’ away from the school’s Pinner site but which will operate as a separate facility, is now taking bookings for next month.

Founder of the new Gesher Assessment Centre, Ali Durban[Missing Credit]

Ali Durban, the centre’s founder and co-founder of the school, said, "For many families finding the right assessment can be confusing and challenging. So, in setting up the centre, we listened to parents' needs to create a warm, compassionate approach that supports parents, carers, and children throughout the assessment process and beyond.”

Leandri Ferreira, Gesher Occupational Therapist & Clinical Lead[Missing Credit]

Leandri Ferreira, clinical lead of the centre, said it was “anchored in best practice and uses the gold standard frameworks ADI-R and ADOS-2.”