Type of service: Assessment, Diagnostic services, Diagnosticians

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

Cambridge Clinical Psychology use ADOS 2; ADI-R and a range of neuropsychological tests, clinical interviews and observation for assessment. The procedure is a clinical interview and sharing of a relevant assessment schedule as required and agreed by all involved. There is then an assessment feedback session and report. Diagnostic, Capacity and other assessments are all undertaken. Follow up interventions include ASD adapted cognitive behavioural therapy, behavioural therapy and family therapy (behavioural and/or systemic). They also provide support to parents in the form of training that gives suggested strategies to help manage every day life. .

This service is delivered by fifteen experienced Clinical Psychologists, including experts in both adult and child diagnosis and interventions. They offer extensive support to the individual, families and education services. Please see their website for further information about the team http://www.cambridgeclinicalpsychologyservices.co.uk/Meet-the-Team.html.

Aimed at: Adult , Child

Gender: All genders

Referral Sources: Private Only

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: , Challenging behaviour, Intellectual disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
 Severe/profound intellectual and physical disabilities. 
 Mental Health
 Behavioural difficulties, Learning disability

Registrations and professional qualifications: Clinical Psychologists hold membership of BPS and HCPC.

Approaches and tools used: ADI-R, ADOS