Type of service: Assessment, Diagnostic services, Training providers, Interventions and therapies, Training providers

AASC is a multi-professional team which provides diagnostic assessment services for children/young people experiencing difficulty/difference in their social communication and behaviour. Each assessment is focused on the individual and unique needs of the child or young person concerned. This ensures that the process delivers a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the child/young person's strengths, difficulties and needs. An emphasis is placed on generating personalised and constructive assessment whether or not a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition is fulfilled.

Each assessment includes a full and detailed developmental history and description of concerns as well as the administration of Autism specific assessment tools (such as the ADOS and 3di). AASC works sensitively with children, families and professionals to provide accurate explanations and explore positive, supportive strategies for moving forwards. Our team is made up of autism specialists who are experienced and qualified in assessing autism and other developmental conditions.

AASC professionals are also skilled in specialist interventions for children with autism and their families this includes interventions using psychological approaches such as CBT and behaviour support and specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention. We would be happy to additionally discuss the therapy options that we can provide individually or working as a team'. We can also provide supervision and training to other professionals.

We are all registered with our professional bodies and the Health Professionals Council.

Assessment procedure: Initial telephone conversation to discuss parent or referrers concerns and request for assessment or support. NHS route discussed before referral accepted. Diagnostic assessments are provided in line with National Institute of Clinical Excellence Guidelines (NICE 2012). Assessments can be individually tailored to meet the needs of the child/young person.

Follow up service: A post diagnostic service is available, this can include consultation and support to family and or school/college. AASC also offer individual and family focused sessions around understanding difficulties/differences; practical home based strategies and psycho-education approaches.

Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Autism assessment, support and consultation for pre-school and school-aged children/young people. Can also provide specialist assessment/support for a range of behavioural, feeding, attachment, sleep, emotional issues., Autism assessment, support and therapeutic intervention for pre-school and school-aged children., Autism Spectrum Diagnostic Assessment for school age children., Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Approaches and tools used: 3Di, ADOS, CARS