Type of service: Assessment, Training providers, Training providers

Website: http://www.autismconsultantscotland.co.uk/

Main services include ASD specific assessment, training and consultancy. Special interests and particular areas of experience include adult diagnosis and forensic issues in ASD. We work closely with the NHS, voluntary sector, local authorities and the criminal justice system. Assessment type include diagnostic assessment and/or assessment of support needs or behavioural difficulties. Standard screening instruments are employed as appropriate. However, much of the assessment will typically involve observations and thorough collection of contextual and historic information. Further details of ASD specific training courses are available on the website. Can provide independent expert reports, attend tribunals/educational appeal committees, make home visits and visit a clients nursery school or college. Based in the North East of Scotland but can take referrals from anywhere. Please see the website for more information.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner, Professional, Volunteer

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability