Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic (ASAC)
Main information
Type of service: Diagnostic services
Provides a diagnostic service for children aged 0 to 16 years (or 18 if attending school) and living in West Lothian. Outreach clinic also available at Beatlie Campus, Livingston.
Assessment procedure: Children are seen by a paediatrician and specialist speech and language therapist. Information about the child is gathered from other professionals.
Follow up service: Follow up by paediatrician and /or speech and language therapist when required.
Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes involving professionals in paediatrics, speech and language therapty, education and CAMHS if appropriate.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child
Gender: All genders
Referral Sources: NHS Only
Covers: West Lothian
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific
Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability
Approaches and tools used: ADOS, GARS
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Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.
Dr Joan Ritchie - Department of Community Child Health
01506 523 000
Locations
St John's Hospital, Howden Road West, Livingston, EH54 6PP