Type of service: Educational Psychologists (independent)

Rukhsana Maherali has assessed and worked with children who have autism or Asperger syndrome since 1983. She accepts private referrals from parents, LEA's and solicitors. The assessment procedure includes: observation, history from parents, observation checklist, ABC (Krug et al), The Autistic Continuum (Aarons & Gittens), CARS, WADIC Structured I/V DISCO training. She is able to make home visits, visit a client's nursery, school or college, provide independent expert reports and attend tribunals/educational appeal committees.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Learning disability