Target Clients:

• Individuals of any age

• Experiencing persistent difficulties in social interaction, communication, or behavior

• With behavior affecting daily social interactions, learning, and general functioning

 

Tools (as appropriate):

• Clinical observation

• Standardized scales or assessment tools, such as The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)

• Teacher telephone interviews

 

As a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) must be confirmed by a psychiatrist, the educational psychologist will, if deemed necessary following the assessment, provide a referral letter to facilitate further follow-up with a private doctor or public hospital. In the interim, parents may submit the assessment report to the school to enable the child to receive appropriate learning support as early as possible.