Type of service: Diagnostic services, Diagnosticians

Dr Scott endeavours to meet the child and the family and explain the diagnostic process. She asks the family to collate as much information and reports from individuals working with their child as possible and then arrange a date to conduct The Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) interview with the parent(s) or guardian. She will then feedback her findings to the family.

Assessment procedure: I endeavour to meet the child and the family and explain the diagnostic process. I ask the family to collate as much information and reports from individuals working with their child as possible and then arrange a date to conduct The Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) interview with the parent(s) or guardian. I will then feedback to the family my findings.

Follow up service: I will offer to see the family again if they wish. Otherwise I try to give the family as much information as possible and suggest further referrals or avenues of support. This varies for each child.

Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes - clinical psychology, educational psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. I request separate assessment by the above professionals as required.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Diagnosis and overall package of support post-diagnosis. Give support to families regarding understanding of needs, package of support required., Learning disability

Registrations and professional qualifications: MBBS, MRCP, FRC, PCH, MSC, DIC

Approaches and tools used: DISCO