ASD Assessment
CM Medico-legal conduct a comprehensive, collaborative assessment of young people under the age of 18 with social communication difficulties. This assessment is in line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Components of an Assessment
An assessment of social communication is based around a multi agency format. Information is gathered from different sources before a formulation or diagnosis can be made. In addition to this a variety of standardised tools can be administer to aid the assessment process. We may also need to involve other professionals such as psychologists and speech and language therapists and seek their opinions.
Sources of Information
A clinical history will be taken in conjunction with a developmental history. This is usually taken from the child's parent or main care giver. Additional history is taken from the child's educational placement. This is usually in the form of a standardised report a questionnaire but can require a school observation.
Standardised Assessment Tools
The tools we use include:
-Autism Mental Status Examination- This is an observational assessment conducted by the examiner.
-Social responsiveness Scales-These are questionnaires completed by parents, child or educational worker.
-Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule- This is an assessment administered by the examiner.
Completion of the Assessment
On completion of the assessment we will hold a feedback meeting where the clinical findings will be discussed. You will then be provided with a copy of the report and this can be shared with professionals involved with your child
Components of an Assessment
An assessment of social communication is based around a multi agency format. Information is gathered from different sources before a formulation or diagnosis can be made. In addition to this a variety of standardised tools can be administer to aid the assessment process. We may also need to involve other professionals such as psychologists and speech and language therapists and seek their opinions.
Sources of Information
A clinical history will be taken in conjunction with a developmental history. This is usually taken from the child's parent or main care giver. Additional history is taken from the child's educational placement. This is usually in the form of a standardised report a questionnaire but can require a school observation.
Standardised Assessment Tools
The tools we use include:
-Autism Mental Status Examination- This is an observational assessment conducted by the examiner.
-Social responsiveness Scales-These are questionnaires completed by parents, child or educational worker.
-Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule- This is an assessment administered by the examiner.
Completion of the Assessment
On completion of the assessment we will hold a feedback meeting where the clinical findings will be discussed. You will then be provided with a copy of the report and this can be shared with professionals involved with your child
