Autism assessment

What is involved?

It is very important to ensure an autism assessment is completed by an experienced professional and that national 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, and am used to assessing where there are complex issues eg trauma and other mental health issues. 

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An autism assessment will involve two or possibly three appointments, followed by a feedback appointment. You will receive a report confirming the outcome and offering a formulation and recommendations where required. One of the appointments will be to gather information about your developmental history and current functioning, and one will be to complete a direct, observational assessment involving 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. 

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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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