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Gold Standard Autism Spectrum Assessment for Children, Young People and Adults.
Our Clinicians are registered, experienced, and trained to use ADOS-2, ADI-R, ACIA and DISCO, as accredited with the National Autistic Society.
A NICE compliant practice, with highly specialist registered clinicians
About Acorn Autism Specialists
> We provide private Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children (three years and over), young people and adults.
> We offer a gentle, personal approach and keep the diagnostic process relaxed and calm for you.
> We understand how important the outcome is for the person and their family.
> For children and adolescents, we use the "Gold standard" assessment tools the ADOS-2, and ADI-R.
> For adults, we use the "Gold standard" assessment tools ADOS-2, and a diagnostic interview, selected depending on individual circumstances, which can be either the ACIA, ADI-R or DISCO, as accredited by the National Autistic Society.
> All assessment instruments are comprehensive and meet recommended clinical guidelines set by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for children and for adults.
> We will support you throughout the diagnostic journey with your own designated key clinician as your point of contact.
> Our approach is rigorous, we pride ourselves in using the best available diagnostic instruments – the entire assessment process will always be carried out by two clinicians from Clinical Psychology, and Speech and Language Therapy.
The autism diagnostic assessment is a highly specialist assessment. There are no short-cuts. A less robust assessment, either online or with a sole professional, is more likely to result in mis-diagnoses or an incorrect diagnosis.
Whether the outcome is you, or your child, receiving a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder or confirmation that you, or your child, do not meet diagnostic criteria for ASD, we aim to help you develop a better understanding for you, or your child.
A Different Perspective.
Watch our short video to help neurotypicals understand more about autistic people.
“If I could snap my fingers and be non-autistic, I would not. Autism is part of what I am.”
Temple Grandin
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First - The Beginning
- Initial contact through our website or phone
- Complete the appropriate screening online
- Complete the registration form online
- A key clinician will contact you to discuss the screen, registration form and offer an appointment, if appropriate
Next - The Assessment
- Face to face ADOS-2 assessment at our autism friendly clinic in the Essex countryside with easy access and parking
- Developmental interview using the ADI-R either online or in person depending on Covid restrictions and preference
- The assessment will be conducted with the same Multi-Disciplinary Team (Clinical Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy) throughout to ensure continuity of care and anxiety reduction
Then - The Outcome
- Key Clinician phone call or email (dependent on your choice) to deliver the outcome of assessment to you within 24 hours after the completion of the assessment
- Diagnostic draft report written and forwarded to you within 14 days following outcome
- Appointment offered for feedback with key clinician to discuss report and recommendations
- Final report provided which may also be shared with your GP at your request
Autism Questionnaire for Children
Take this questionaire to find out if your child’s
behaviours indicate the potiential for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Designed for young people
aged 4 - 10 years
Autism Questionnaire for Adolescents
Take this questionaire to find out if your older child’s
behaviours indicate the potential for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Designed for young people
aged 11 - 15 years
Autism Questionnaire for Adults
Take this questionaire to determine if your
behaviours indicate the potential for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Designed for people
aged 16+ years
The A Word
01376 402284
info@acorn-autism.co.uk
Acorn Autism Specialists
Suite A, Bridgefoot Studios
Kelvedon. CO5 9BE
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