TOGETHER WE CARE
Eleos Clinic is a community mental health and wellness clinic founded for children and families.
SERVICES
ADULT AUTISM ASSESSMENTS
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We see adults who are looking for comprehensive and evidence-based autism and neurodiversity assessments. As a multi-disciplinary team, we complete gold standard comprehensive assessments in line with NICE Guidelines and best current practice. All our clinicians who are involved in these assessments are specialists in neurodiversity and the overlaps with other conditions.
IN SUMMARY AN ASD ASSESSMENT WILL INCLUDE:
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Screening questionnaires sent out for you to complete. Review of the liaison form and also any previous school, psychology or medical reports.
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Initial screening intake assessment with a lead clinician.
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A detailed in-depth conversation about the problems to identify whether there are any other problems. This is via a structured clinical interview completed by the lead clinician.
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A meeting with a psychiatrist to complete an observation and also discuss any co-existing challenges or difficulties.
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An observational assessment involving the team.
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A feedback session, providing psychoeducation and information regarding recommendations. Post-diagnostic support includes psychoeducation, lifestyle management, occupational therapy, psychological sessions and medication for any additional diagnoses, if indicated.
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A comprehensive assessment report. This document will include any diagnosis and recommendations.
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You may wish to inform your college/university or work of their responsibility to provide a fair and equitable environment, with access arrangements if there is a diagnosis.
HOW DO WE ASSESS AUTISM?
We aim to support people with their autism assessment, through a collaborative process.
We offer a strengths based approach, whilst also recognising the social, emotional and sensory challenges that being neurodiverse can bring.
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We believe that being autistic is part of the human experience and are interested in supporting you to develop a deeper understanding of who you are.
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We use a range of assessments including screening questionnaires, and gold standard assessments including ADOS-2, ADI-R and DISCO. We use these as tools to help us understand your experience and your life. W
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We also complete specialist assessments to identify if there are co-existing conditions or challenges.
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There may be further assessment recommended for ADHD, tics, mood or anxiety symptoms.
If further time is required, this will be discussed at the initial assessment. After the assessment, an autism assessment report with recommendations will be completed.
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A full diagnosis—whether confirming autism or identifying other conditions—will be discussed during the follow-up appointment. This appointment is important as it provides an opportunity to explore evidence-based interventions for autism (if confirmed) and address any other concerns identified during the assessment.
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We provide a formulation—a shared understanding of the challenges the patient is facing—along with personalised, tailored recommendations to support their needs.
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We understand that everyone we see has their own unique differences and lifestyle. Our aim is to hel you understand how your brain works and what you can do to help improve your life.
There is an emphasis on practical strategies which can be implemented at home and in other settings.
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All of our clinicians are autism specialists, professional qualified and registered either with the British Psychological Society, General Medical Council or Health & Care Professions Council.