Multidisciplinary Team Assessment

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NO WAITING TIME FOR INITIAL REFERRAL AND SCREENING.

PHONE CONSULTATION APPOINTMENTS WITHIN 48 HRS.

SHORT WAITING TIMES FOR ASSESSMENT.

Based on best practice (ref: NICE guidelines Dec’17*), and in line with other organisations, LR Psychology Services are carrying out multidisciplinary team assessments. Multidisciplinary being that at least two professionals from different disciplines participate in the assessment process.

LR Psychology Services multidisciplinary contains:

  • a parent interview, ie. ADI-R

  • a play assessment/social interview, ADOS, BOSA

  • a cognitive assessment and/or a measure of adaptive behaviour.

  • Recommendation for early years intervention or primary or secondary school placement.

*https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg128/chapter/Recommendations#local-pathway-for-recognition-referral-and-diagnostic-assessment-of-possible-autism)