CHILD AUTISM ASSESSMENT
We offer specialist child autism assessments in Berkhamsted, supporting families across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. At The Lotus Psychology Practice we comply with NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) guidelines with a multi-disciplinary team of associate Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Speech and Language Therapists with specialism in neurodevelopmental assessment. Our assessment of autism involves gathering information from schools or tutors, a detailed developmental history from parents/carers and a standardised observational assessment with the young person.
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Our Evidence-Based Assessment
​During the assessment, evidence-based assessments are utilised. A clinician will meet with parents/carers for a detailed developmental history, using a standardised tool (for example, the 3Di or ADI-R). Another clinician will meet with your child and carry out an observational assessment, using a standardised tool (ADOS-2), which will involve some puzzles, play activities and some questions about friendships and feelings. ​
After the assessment you will be offered a feedback session to discuss the findings and answer any questions you may have.
You will be provided with a detailed report with individualised recommendations that can be shared with schools. This will include signposting to services and information sources.
We understand that there is a lot of information to take in at the assessment, therefore, as part of our autism assessment package, we offer an optional follow-up appointment a month after to discuss any concerns or questions.
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Autism Assessments are available in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire or online.