Private SEND support options, explained clearly.
Duvero helps families understand the different types of private SEND assessments and specialist support available across England.
We provide clearer information about independent professionals and assessment providers, helping you compare potentially suitable options and request an introduction.
Support Duvero can help you explore.
Duvero can help families understand and compare independent options across the following areas. The right route will depend on the person’s needs, circumstances and intended purpose of the assessment or support.
Autism assessment
Explore independent professionals and providers offering autism assessments for children, young people and adults.
ADHD assessment
Explore private ADHD assessment options and understand what may be included in the process.
Combined autism and ADHD assessment
Explore providers able to consider both autism and ADHD where a combined route may be appropriate.
Educational psychology
Explore educational psychologists who may support learning, development and education-related needs.
Speech and language therapy
Explore speech and language professionals supporting communication, language and related needs.
Occupational therapy
Explore occupational therapists supporting sensory, functional and everyday participation needs.
Dyslexia assessment
Explore independent dyslexia and specific learning-difficulty assessment options.
EHCP-related professional support
Explore professionals who may provide independent advice, assessment or reports relevant to an EHCP process.
Not sure where to start?
Tell Duvero what you are looking for and we will help you understand potentially relevant next steps.
What to compare before choosing support
The name of a service is only one part of the decision. The information below can help you understand whether an option may fit your needs and intended purpose.
Relevant experience
Consider the professional’s qualifications, areas of practice and experience supporting people with similar needs or circumstances.
The assessment or support process
Understand what the process involves, who takes part, how information is gathered and how many appointments may be required.
Fees and what is included
Check the total expected cost and whether appointments, reports, feedback sessions, travel or follow-up support are included.
Location and appointment format
Consider whether appointments are offered in person, online or through a combination of formats, and whether the location is practical.
Availability and timescales
Ask about current availability, likely waiting times, expected report timescales and whether any deadlines can realistically be met.
Reports and intended purpose
Understand what report will be provided, who prepares it and whether it is designed for the purpose for which you may need it.
How Duvero helps you move forward
You do not need to know exactly which professional or assessment route is right before contacting Duvero.
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Tell us what you are looking for
Review potentially relevant options
Choose whether to request an introduction
Share the type of support being considered, who it is for, your general location, preferred appointment format and any important circumstances or timescales.
Duvero reviews the information provided and helps you understand independent professionals or providers whose services may be relevant to your enquiry.
You decide whether you would like an introduction to a proposed professional or provider. Your identifiable information is shared only after you agree to that specific introduction.