For many people, an assessment for autism in adulthood can assist with self-understanding and be important in answering questions you may have about whether a diagnosis of autism is relevant to you. It is common to have read about autism and found many of the features resonate with your own experiences. Seeking a diagnosis can add clarity to this.
CATS provide adult assessments in Norfolk, Suffolk and North East Essex. Our clinicians have each been working with adults with autism for over twenty years and have experience in approaching assessment from a strengths based position. We also have specific training in assessing autism in women where autism can present differently.
I would like an assessment what do I need to do?
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Complete the contact form here. We will send an invoice for the initial screening.
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Once your invoice is settled we will send the initial screening form to complete.
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Our clinicians will review your screening form.
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If they don't feel further assessment is required they will be in touch to let you know the reasons for this.
If they do feel further assessment is required we will contact you to let you know what assessments are required and invoice you for this once you consent. - 5
Further Assessment
- SRS (Social Responsiveness Scale)
- BRIEF (Assessment of Executive Functioning)
- ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2)
- Clinical Interview (with individual)
- Informant interview (with a parent/carer, partner, sibling or relative who knows you well)
- Final report
Optional assessments include
- Cognitive Assessment
- Mental Health Assessment
- Feedback session
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Finalising Assessment / Report / Review
- The professional involved in your assessment will discuss their findings
- They will compile a final report and this will be emailed to you
- Feedback sessions can be offered if required to discuss the assessment and outcome, this is an optional extra.
