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

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

The Expressive Child is now offering a gold standard assessment package, utilising diagnostic tools such as the ADOS and ADI, in order to diagnose autism in children and young people*, with an aftercare support system included. With a specialist team of clinical psychologists and speech and language therapists, we have years of training, expertise and experience in assessing and providing therapy for people with autism. Using a combination of a child’s developmental history and assessment through observation and play, our friendly and highly skilled team will work together to determine whether or not your child meets the criteria for an autism diagnosis. Once our team has discussed the assessments and compiled your child’s report, you will be invited to meet with one of our team to be given the results, and where appropriate, an autism diagnosis for your child.

Whether or not your child receives a diagnosis, this appointment can be a lot to take in, so we also offer a Q&A appointment around 1-2 weeks later where we can give you additional helpful information, and answer any questions you have about what the results of your child’s assessment mean for them and your family. Finally, we offer an optional ‘parent connections’ coffee morning where you can meet with other parents at a similar stage in their journey to yours, to enable you to build a support network should you want to.
 

Gender: All genders

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Registrations and professional qualifications: The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Approaches and tools used: Multi-disciplinary team: Clinical Psychology & Speech and Language Therapy. ADOS and ADI.