Type of service: Diagnostic services

Website: http://www.nhsayrshireandarran.com

Autism spectrum diagnostic services are provided through the Community Paediatrician and CAMHS within NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The diagnostic process will typically involve imput from a combination of Clinical Psychology, Paediatrics, Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS, Nursing and Occupational Therapy. There is also substantial liaison with education and social work services. Post assessment and diagnosis follow-up support is provided by individual disciplines as appropriate.

Follow up service: Yes, as appropriate.

Multi-disciplinary assessment: Clinical Psychology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, SALT, OT, Nursing.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Referral Sources: NHS Only

Covers: Ayrshire and Arran

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Learning disability

Approaches and tools used: 3Di, ADOS, DISCO