What to Expect
1. Screening and first interview
This is an initial appointment with your assessor to discuss your concerns, your history, experiences and screening questionnaires.
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Usually lasts around 50 minutes.
2. Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA)
The ACIA includes a questionnaire for people to complete before their interview. This is followed by an interview that can be conducted with the person themselves and a separate version to be used with someone who knows them well (if permitted). The interview covers autism traits, strengths and difficulties, and co-occurring physical and mental health conditions.
Usually lasts around 1and a half hours.
3. Autism Diagnostic Interview and ADOS-2
If further information is needed then an ADOS-2 assessment and further diagnostic interviewing may be completed.
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This may consist of 1-2 sessions lasting a total time of around 2 hours.
4. Clinical Reporting and Feedback
The assessor will score and review your assessment and then compile the results into a comprehensive report which you will be given in a final feedback session to let you know the outcome of the assessment, along with resources and recommendations.
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Usually lasts 1 hour.