Autism assessments

Autism assessments:

It is very important to ensure an autism assessment is completed by an experienced professional and that national (NICE) guidelines are adhered to. I have been completing autism assessment within the NHS and privately for many years. I am trained in 'gold standard' assessment tools eg DISCO, ADOS, ACIA, and am used to assessing where there are complex issues eg trauma and other mental health issues. 

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Autism assessments involve two or possibly three appointments, followed by a feedback appointment. These will be to gather information about your developmental history and current functioning, and sometimes I will complete a direct, observational assessment which may involve some tasks and questions. Ideally, a parent or older sibling will be asked questions about early developmental history, although this is not essential. The order in which this occurs is not important. The bespoke plan for your assessment will be determined in the initial session. You will receive a report confirming the outcome and offering a formulation and recommendations where required.

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The feedback appointment will be to discuss the outcome and cover any questions you may have. The assessments can be completed either face to face or online.

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