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Children and Young People Assessments

What does it look like?

Assessment Day

We aim to complete the whole assessment on one day, including the diagnostic outcome. All assessments are completed as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), and careful consideration is given to every decision made.

There will be ample opportunity for breaks throughout the day.

We can provide staff profiles to learn more about the person you will meet. We can also send you social stories, which will help you understand the assessment process and what to expect.

We understand that it is not always possible to travel, and therefore, in some instances, online appointments will be considered

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Autism Assessments

Prior to the assessment

  • We will conduct an initial screening call with parents following initial contact with the service
  • We will ask young people, parents, and teachers, to complete several questionnaires
  • We will review any prior assessment reports (e.g. Educational Psychologist report)
  • Once we have received and reviewed all of the above information, an assessment will be booked at a time to suit you.

During the assessment

  • You will be introduced to the team carrying out the assessment and information about the structure of the day will be provided.
  • An ADOS assessment will be completed with the young person,  by two clinicians (approx 1 hour) Parents  will be able to wait on site whilst this is administered.
  • A full developmental history will be taken with parents/caregivers (approx 2 hours)
  • A cognitive assessment will be undertaken with your children or  young person to inform education and learning
  • The team will meet to discuss all of the information and aim to reach a diagnostic decision.
  • Verbal feedback will be given at the end of the assessment (the format of this can be discussed on the day)

Following the assessment

  • You will receive a comprehensive report with details about the assessment, alongside recommendations and further sources of support/information.
  • The option to access post diagnostic sessions with our experienced clinicians.

ADHD assessments

Prior to the assessment

  • We will conduct a screening call following initial contact with the service
  • We will ask the young person, parents, and teachers, to complete several questionnaires
  • We will review any prior assessment reports (e.g. Educational Psychologist report)
  • Once we have received and reviewed all of the above information, an assessment will be booked at a time to suit you.

During the assessment

  • You will be introduced to the team carrying out the assessment and information about the structure of the day will be provided
  • A full developmental history will be taken with parents (approx 1.5 hours)
  • A QB test will be administered with the young person (approx 25 minutes)
  • A cognitive assessment will be undertaken with the young person to inform education and learning
  • The team will meet to discuss all the information and reach a diagnostic decision.
  • Verbal feedback will be given at the end of the assessment (the format of this can be discussed on the day)

Following the assessment

  • You will receive a comprehensive report with details about the assessment, alongside recommendations and further sources of support/information.
  • The option to access post diagnostic sessions with our experienced clinicians.

Autism and ADHD assessments (combined)

Prior to the assessment

  • We will conduct an initial screening call following initial contact with the service
  • We will ask the young person, parents, and teachers, to complete several questionnaires
  • We will review any prior assessment reports (e.g. Educational Psychologist report)
  • Once we have received and reviewed all of the above information, an assessment will be booked at a time to suit you.

During the assessment

  • You will be introduced to the team carrying out the assessment and information about the structure of the day will be provided
  • An ADOS assessment will be completed with the young person by two clinicians (approx 1 hour)
  • A full developmental history will be taken with parents (approx 1.5 hours)
  • A QB test will be administered with the young person (approx 25 minutes)
  • A cognitive assessment will be undertaken with children and young people to inform education and learning
  • Verbal feedback will be given at the end of the assessment (the format of this can be discussed on the day)

Following the assessment

  • You will receive a comprehensive report with details about the assessment, alongside recommendations and further sources of support/information.
  • The option to access post diagnostic sessions with our experienced clinicians.

Other Services

Our services extend beyond initial consultations to include post-diagnostic follow-ups and a limited number of coaching sessions for individuals and families. These sessions are available both online and at our Oxford clinic.

We work in close partnership with other agencies

Medication management: Partridge ADHD Clinic. Website: https://www.partridgeadhdclinic.co.uk/.

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