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Our Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments are conducted by a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals who work together to provide a full and thorough understanding of your unique profile. We begin by exploring your developmental history to confirm whether autism traits such as differences in social communication, interaction, focused interests, repetitive behaviours, and sensory experiences have been present since childhood. Using trusted, evidence-based tools like the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, we carefully assess core diagnostic criteria based on DSM-5 and ICD-11 guidelines.
Our approach is holistic and neurodiversity-affirming, recognising autism as a natural variation in brain function that comes with both strengths and challenges. We also consider overlapping conditions including attention difficulties, mental health concerns, and speech or language differences to ensure a complete picture. Throughout the process, we involve family members or carers where possible and provide a clear, personalised report with tailored recommendations to support your needs and wellbeing.
Screening assessments are sometimes necessary to ascertain which direction the main diagnostic assessments should take. This entails:
▪ Clinical interviewing and observation session facilitated by one or more of our specialist assessors
▪ Screening tools to be administered to explore possible symptoms and traits of neurodevelopmental or cognitive areas.
▪ Mental State Examination
▪ Structured clinical interview with service user, parent or carer
▪ Observational assessment in clinic
▪ Multi-disciplinary team diagnostic assessment sessions, using appropriate tools
▪ Feedback appointment and the written report
▪ Core Diagnostic Assessment
▪ Identifying/Assessing associated psychological, emotional, or sensory processing needs, including:
▪ Clinical interview with service user, parent or carer
▪ Observational assessment in clinic and relevant other settings, if necessary
▪ School observation (for Children; if necessary)
▪ Multi-disciplinary team diagnostic meeting
▪ Feedback appointment and the written report
This package incorporates all elements of the core and enhanced diagnostic assessments, in two or more conditions (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities).
▪ A Diagnostic Assessment report that includes a clinical report with tailored recommendations.
▪ A 30-minute feedback session.
▪ The report being issued within 4 weeks.