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.
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.
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.
Usually lasts 1 hour.