Type of service: Assessment, Diagnostic services, Interventions and therapies, Professionals support networks, Training providers, Training providers

Website: http://www.thespectrumcentreni.com/

The Spectrum Centre is the only independent service in Ireland offering diagnosis, assessment and intervention for children, adolescents and adults in relation to autistic spectrum disorders and associated difficulties, such as ADHD, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties. Our Multi-Disciplinary Team has extensive experience in the field of autistic spectrum disorder and an up-to date knowledge in the methods of diagnosis, assessment and intervention. We accept private referrals as well as statutory referrals from within Health and Education. Parents and carers, or individuals themselves can self refer. Local, as well as national and international referrals are welcome at the Centre.

Assessment procedure: We consider any previous assessments and reports and will make contact with other professionals involved. If relevant, parents or carers will be asked to complete a Pre Assessment Questionnaire and on the day of assessment will also be interviewed using the semi structured DISCO. Individual observations and tests are carried out.

Follow up service: If deemed helpful, a home, school or work based observation may also be arranged.

Multi-disciplinary assessment: Yes. Developmental/Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Professional

Gender: All genders

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: , Auditory processing disorder and age; specific language impairment., Learning disability

Approaches and tools used: ADI-R, DISCO