Type of service: Assessment, Diagnostic services, Interventions and therapies

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

We are a team of clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, and assistant psychologists, specialising in the assessment of autism in children and young people. The Autism Practice provides diagnostic assessments, post assessment support, and therapeutic interventions for neurodiverse children and young people. The Autism Practice also provides assessment of learning difficulties and learning disabilities. Our approach aims to provide a greater understanding of a young person’s needs and places supporting children and young people at the centre of the assessment process and interventions we offer. Our post-assessment support and therapeutic interventions are tailored to individual needs, offering 1:1 support and work with parents and families. Services cover the Northamptonshire and surrounding counties.
 

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Young person

Gender: All genders

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: ADHD, Speech and Language assessment Cognitive assessment

Registrations and professional qualifications: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS)

Approaches and tools used: Multi-disciplinary team involving Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R)