Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that begins during childhood and continues throughout the lifespan. It affects how a person behaves, interacts with others, communicates and learns (NICHD). The presentation and severity of ASD symptoms can look different as a person gets older. Developmental difficulties a child may experience include:

·      communication

·      social skills

·      cognitive and executive function abilities

·      mannerisms, habits and behaviours 

·      interests and activities

·      sensory sensitivities

·      motor skills.

A referral from a Paediatrician, child psychiatrist/psychiatrist or GP is needed to book an ASD assessment for primary and secondary aged students.

Tool used for screening and assessing children and adolescents include:

• Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS)
• The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ)
• Modified Questionnaire for Autism Spectrum Conditions (M-Q-ASC)
• Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R)
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Editions (ADOS-2)
• Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS2)

Tools used for adult screening and assessment:

• The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale, Revised (RAADS-R)
• The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
• The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q)
• The Empathy Quotient (EQ)
• Childhood Autism Spectrum Test
• The Friendship Questionnaire (FQ)
• Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ)
• The Social Stories Questionnaire (SSQ)
• Theory of Mind test
• Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R)
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Editions (ADOS-2)
• Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS2)

Saturday's available on request.

School assessments

Schools are welcome to request on-site assessments, please contact Jacqui to discuss (minimum travel costs may apply depending on distance).