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Autistic Spectrum Disorders are lifelong developmental disorders that affect how an individual functions in three main areas.. 1. Social interaction 2. Social communication 3. Imagination and play These are spectrum disorders which means that, while all those affected will share some difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways. Our service will be concentrating on diagnosis of children and adolescents. These children may or may not have associated learning difficulties and some may be of superior intelligence. They present with numerous behavioural difficulties both at home and school, as the demands and challenges of normal socialization and communication increase. Their needs are not always identified and they are at risk of under achieving, social isolation and even exclusion from school. A formal diagnosis of ASD (autistic spectrum disorder) is the only way to access provision of service, especially educational provsion, that a child or young person needs. Therefore there is a strong rational for timely and accurate diagnosis. This diagnostic service will be entirely outpatient based, operating on friday mornings from the Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital. We will accept referrals from..
To view our referral criteria and referral form please click here -- Referral Form. A complete diagnostic package will include four sessions which will involve the child and parents and include formal testing, using validated assessment tools.(3Di and ADOS) At the end of this a formal report will be produced, outlining diagnosis, areas of strengths and difficulties, identification of needs and recommendations. We will be able to diagnose any comorbid disorders, and parents will be signposted to appropriate local services. The service will not offer follow-up/treatment but will give clear recommendations for the child's needs within health, social care and education. Who we are The sevice will be led by Dr H Rasool, FRCPsych UK Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr Rasool has been a Consultant with the local Humber NHS Foundation Trust for the last 15 years, and retired in March 2010. She has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of complex Child and Adolescent mental health disorders. She has a special interest in childhood Neuro-developmental disorders like Autism and ADHD. Dr Rasool will be joined by Dr H Thackray MBBS UK who is an Associate Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and has worked closely with Dr Rasool for the last 8 years gaining extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of Child and Adolescent disorders. Both Dr Rasool and Dr Thackray are formally trained in the use of 3Di and ADOS. |