Autism Spectrum Assessment
The assessment procedure for Autism Spectrum Condition usually takes 2-3 hours. In the assessment we look for patterns of behaviour in communication, building and maintaining relationships with others and in flexibility and ability for social imagination.
The assessment consist of two parts. One part is focussing on interviewing and assessing the client, the other part is getting a developmental history and a perspective from someone who knows the client well.
It is important that the client brings someone with them who knows them well for two reasons. Firstly someone who knows the client well can help to give relevant information as people with Autism Spectrum Condition often find it difficult to put social situations and social experiences in a wider perspective. Secondly to gather information for a developmental history it is useful to have someone in the assessment who has known the client since childhood. Although we are aware that this might not possible.
Usually the results are received at the end of the session but occasionally they will be given to the client a short time afterwards.
Usually within 4-6 weeks after the assessment the client will receive an assessment report in which problem areas are highlighted and some recommendations are made. On the client’s instruction we will send a letter with our findings to the GP or specialist.
The assessment consist of two parts. One part is focussing on interviewing and assessing the client, the other part is getting a developmental history and a perspective from someone who knows the client well.
It is important that the client brings someone with them who knows them well for two reasons. Firstly someone who knows the client well can help to give relevant information as people with Autism Spectrum Condition often find it difficult to put social situations and social experiences in a wider perspective. Secondly to gather information for a developmental history it is useful to have someone in the assessment who has known the client since childhood. Although we are aware that this might not possible.
Usually the results are received at the end of the session but occasionally they will be given to the client a short time afterwards.
Usually within 4-6 weeks after the assessment the client will receive an assessment report in which problem areas are highlighted and some recommendations are made. On the client’s instruction we will send a letter with our findings to the GP or specialist.
