Social Communications Disorders Assessment Service (SCoDAS), Derbyshire Children's Hospital
Main information
Type of service: Assessment, Diagnostic services
Service URL: http://www.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk
Offers diagnostic and specialist intervention services for children and young people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Assessment procedure: Interview with parents using DISCO/ADI-R/3Di. Psychological assessment of the child including a play session and cognitive assessment. Video of the child in clinic, educational setting and sometimes home. Referral to a specialist Speech and Language Therapist may also be made where appropriate.
Follow up service: Yes.
Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes, professions involved: Clinical psychology, speech and language therapy and paediatrics; will also contact education for appropriate reports and involve other professionals as necessary.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child
Referral Sources: NHS Only
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements
Other specialisms: Autism, Asperger syndrome, Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities., Challenging behaviour, Learning disability
Approaches and tools used: 3Di, ADI-R, ADOS, DISCO
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
Dr Claire Millward - Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Sian Hull - Consultant Community Paediatrician