diagnosis

An Autism Assessment for a child and adult can often look similar as are both diagnosed through a multitude of assessments. These can include;

• Gathering of a detailed developmental history.
• Speech and Language assessment by our Speech and Language Therapist.
• Semi-Structured Interview.
• Completion of standardised Autism assessment rating scales that will be sent prior to the first appointment.
• Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO)
• Administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS 2) 

Clinicians who could be involved in an Autism Assessment include:

• Speech & Language Therapist
• Specialist Nurse
• Clinical Psychologist
• Consultant Psychiatrist