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File review.
Background history will be obtained from multiple sources and comprehensive chart review will be completed in preparation for the assessment.
Services
We offer private autism assessments for youth ages 10-19. Individuals seeking autism assessment through this clinic must have developed language skills, i.e. can speak in complete sentences.
Clinical Diagnostic Assessment for ASD
Autism assessments completed through the clinic are in keeping with provincial standards as set out by the Ministry of Health. The clinical diagnostic assessment includes comprehensive chart review, review of developmental history with completion of the Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R) with parents/guardians, and completion of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scheduled (ADOS-2), a semi-structured, standardized play-based assessment with the youth.
*Please note that an assessment may not yield a diagnosis of autism. It is encouraged that symptoms be discussed with a health care provider prior to assessment, and screens be undertaken for other conditions which may share overlapping symptoms with ASD, e.g. ADHD, anxiety, OCD etc.
What to expect with an assessment
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Assessment with youth.
For this portion of the assessment, the youth will meet with Dr. Waller on their own for completion of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), a semi-structured play-based assessment.
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Assessment with parents/guardians.
The next portion of the assessment involves meeting with parents/guardians on their own to complete the Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R), a structured clinical interview regarding the youth’s development.
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Feedback meeting.
A feedback meeting will be held with parents/guardians after the assessment to review the outcome, answer any questions and discuss recommendations. The youth is welcome to attend the feedback meeting if they choose.
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Written report provided to family.
A comprehensive report will be generated following the assessment, as well as completion of MCFD paperwork if a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is made.