Autism and related disorders clinic
Main information
Type of service: Diagnostic services
Accepts referrals where there is a query of PDD. In addition, these children may have any of the other disorders listed. Children are assessed for PDD (ASD) with or without co-morbidity.
Assessment procedure: ADI; ADOS; family history; medical history of patient and medical check; plus psychometric assessment (IQ & ability, etc). Sometimes shcool observations also undertaken.
Follow up service: Yes. Liaison/advice on management/treatment/educational needs to local services.
Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes: clinical psychology; psychiatry; paediatrics; social worker.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child
Referral Sources: NHS Only
Registrations & Approaches
Other specialisms: , The team gives an indication of where the client falls on the spectrum. Can help in court cases only with patients known to the service.
Approaches and tools used: ADI-R, ADOS, CHAT
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.