Our Services
Autism Assessment
What is Autism?
If your child is Autistic receiving a diagnosis will help them and those around them to have a better understanding of their behaviour and create a environment in which they can thrive.
Key Signs of Autism
High levels of distress and emotional outburst due to changes within routine
Difficulty understanding what other people are thinking or feeling
Struggling in social interactions such as making friends
Difficulty expressing their own thoughts and feelings
Sensory difficulties towards noise, taste, smell, or touch
Intense interest in certain subjects or activities
Repetitive behavior and movements
Emotional challenges
What is a Autism Assessment?
We aim to make this process as simple as process and a dedicated clinician will be allocated throughout your journey at Minds Matter Clinic. Our overall goal is to ensure that you receive results within a few weeks and prevent long waiting lists for appointments. Here at Minds Matter Clinic, we offer appointments 7 days a week between 8am-8pm. Our experienced clinicians will carry out your child’s assessments either face to face or using our digital platform.
The assessment involves 2 key appointments:
1. ADOS 2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
2. ADI (Autism Diagnostic Interview)
Completing Questionnaires
Observation
ADOS Assessment (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
The ADOS Assessment with our experienced clinicians normally takes from 45mins to a hour. During this appointment our clinician will conduct a series of activities and questions with your child to help get a better understanding of how they interact with others. There is no right or wrong way in completing the assessment but simply a opportunity to learn more about your child.
ADI (Autism Diagnostic Interview)
The ADI (Autism Diagnostic Interview) is a developmental history taking interview with the parents/guardian, the interview helps our clinicians to gain a better understanding about the child’s educational, developmental and medical history. It also gives a chance for parents and guardians to talk openly about their child’s behaviour. Here at Minds Matter Clinic, we offer both virtual and face-to face appointments catering to the family’s needs.