Type of service: Diagnostic services

Autism Diagnostic and Research Centre, Southampton Ltd (ADRC) brings together a range of clinical specialists with the aim of: determining a formal diagnosis based on objective data; addressing the possibility of additional clinical conditions which frequently occur with high-functioning autism or Asperger syndrome; identifying an individual's cognitive strengths, as well as possible difficulties, thereby; providing a report that helps the individual better understand their own condition, and others understand the conditions necessary for habilitation, in order to enable those with a diagnosis to live more engaged, productive and fulfilling lives.

Assessment procedure: Triage component to determine what assessments (if any) have already been carried out, whether the patient already has a formal diagnosis of AS, etc. Information is collated and discussed by Clinical Team. ADRC then offers Diagnostic Assessment, Neuropsychological Profile and/or Psychiatric Review/Assessment as appropriate.

Follow up service: Yes Post-diagnostic reviews; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

Multi-disciplinary assessment: Multi-disciplinary approach involving clinical psychology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, forensic neuropsychology.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Young person

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Autism in adulthood, Asperger syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Epilepsy, Memory Disorders, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour - Child and Adult, Autism, Mental Health, Forensic and Neuropsychological functioning in ASD, Learning disability, Mental Health, Challenging behaviour, Mental Health Law

Approaches and tools used: ADI-R, ADOS, AQ, ASDI, DISCO