The initial consultation lasts 60 minutes and explores current concerns, including any mental health difficulties.
The initial consultation is conducted mostly with the parents, with the child attending briefly. We will then make a recommendation regarding the next steps.
Neurodevelopmental questionnaires are sent out to parents and returned to us prior to the next appointment.
The Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R) or the Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview (3Di) (60 – 90 minutes) is conducted with the parents/carers only via video call.
The ADOS observation interview (60 minutes) consists of a series of tasks which have been designed to elicit subtle social communication difficulties, to explore creativity, and provide opportunities to observe repetitive behaviours and interests. For children under 12, we usually conduct this in person.
We collect school reports and meet with the child’s SENCO or class teacher for additional information.
We schedule a feedback meeting with the parents to explain our diagnostic decision and provide them with a detailed diagnostic report with personalised recommendations.