What: The Child Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screener identifies an area of functioning around:
- social cues and social communication difficulties,
- intense and obsessive interests,
- difficulties with change, needing things to be “just so”
- hyperactivity
- repetitive behaviour
- sensory sensitivities
- learning difficulties
Why: This Screener is useful for assessment of ASD. The assessment results will determine the need for further investigation or not. If the assessment results point towards ASD, a diagnostic assessment will be recommended.
How: The assessments in the ASD Screener can be completed online by the child’s parent/carer and their school teacher. Once all the assessments are completed, we will compile the results into a written report. The report offers diagnostic considerations for further investigation and suggestions for management in various environments, and recommendations for further assessment/intervention. We will then schedule a Feedback Session so that your treating psychologist can interpret the report findings. Rebates may be applied to this Feedback session if you have a current Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance.
Who: Children aged 4-12