Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Difficulties with social interaction
- Communication difficulties
- Struggles with understanding others’ emotions
- Limited and intense interests
- Behavioural problems in Children
- Preference for routines and struggle with change
- Tend to be happy in their own company
- Strong likes and dislikes with certain sensations
- Has massive impact on relationships, family functioning etc.
- And many other features
- Hassle-free and easy to book appointments
- No waiting list to worry about
- Comprehensive and evidence-based assessments
- Convenience from choice of dates for appointment
- Detailed diagnostic report that can help you in getting the right support and services
- Early intervention means better outcomes for your child
- I review reports from all settings (e.g. school, nursery)
- Carry out an autism-specific developmental and family history
- Observe/elicit ASD specific behaviours through play-based tests
- Neurodevelopmental assessment
- Carry out full physical examination including neurology
- Growth assessment
- Review information from test tools/questionnaires
- Build a picture of your child’s strengths, weaknesses and needs
- Provide you with a clear diagnostic report confirming or ruling out ASD
- Give you a detailed plan addressing all the needs of your child
- Offer you information about local and national sources of support and information
- Supply you with information about specific books, websites and leaflets
- Give you ASD-specific strategies
- Offer of medications to help improve some symptoms e.g. difficulties with sleep
- You could use this report e.g. to gain extra support at school, claim certain allowances
- You will feel empowered from a holistic assessment and comprehensive plan of action to enable your child
- Present you with an option for follow-up