Adrian Edwards Clinical Psychology
Main information
Type of service: Assessment, Diagnostic services, Diagnosticians, Interventions and therapies
Dr Edwards provides assessment towards exploring a possible diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions (ASCs). This usually involves a combination of semi-structured interviews, use of psychometrics and other diagnostic tools. It is useful to be able to discuss the individual in question with someone who knew him/her as a child to gain a developmental history. In addition he will work to offer advice and liaison for accessing appropriate services. In some instances Dr Edwards provides therapeutic support to individuals with a diagnosis of ASC drawing on an integrative set of approaches, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Systemic and Behavioural models.
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Assessment procedure: A combination of semi-structured interviews, use of psychometrics and other diagnostic tools.
Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes: occupational therapists.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Young person
Referral Sources: NHS and Private
Covers: South West
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific
Registrations and professional qualifications: Chartered Clinical Psychologist. BSc (Hons), DClinPsych, AFBPsS, CPsychol.
Approaches and tools used: AAA, ADOS, AQ, Australian Scale for Asperger Syndrome
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