RuMu's multi-disciplinary team of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, & Occupational Therapists provide specialised ASD assessments
RuMu utilises a proprietary multi-stage assessment process, designed to provide a detailed diagnosis
The multi-disciplinary team approach allows for a holistic approach to the assessment, looking at both clinical and lifestyle based outcomes.
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR AUTISM ASSESSMENT
Our Autism assessments have multiple components, including but not limited to:
• review of referral information
• assessment planning
• information about medical history and current medical concerns
• comprehensive review of developmental and clinical history
• information about family context and history, including relationships/attachment
• information about emotional, behavioural and mental health needs
• information about strengths and interests
• information about the child’s developmental level and/ or cognitive ability, and adaptive functioning
• assessment of autism-specific diagnostic criteria, i.e., social communication, social functioning, restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests, and sensory differences
•Interdisciplinary clinical formulation
• consideration of alternative and additional explanations for presentation
• report writing
• feedback to parents/guardians and to the young person, as appropriate