Service categories: Counselling and therapies, Diagnosticians, Information, advice and advocacy

Service URL: http://www.adrianedwardspsychology.com

Dr Adrian Edwards and associates provide assessment towards exploring a possible diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum conditions (ASCs) and ADHD. This usually involves a combination of semi-structured interviews, use of psychometrics and other diagnostic tools. It is useful to be able to discuss the individual in question with someone who knew him/her as a child to gain a developmental history.

In addition he will work to offer advice and liaison for accessing appropriate services. In some instances Dr Edwards and associates provides therapeutic support to individuals with a diagnosis of ASC drawing on an integrative set of approaches, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Systemic and Behavioural models.

Assessment procedure: A combination of semi-structured interviews, use of psychometrics and other diagnostic tools.

Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes, if and when required. Working in collaboration with Occupational Therapists and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Anyone with an Association to Autism, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Children under the age of 12 years, Professional, School, Students, Young person

Referral Sources: Education, NHS and Private, NHS Consultant, Yourself

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Has autism-specific elements