A new model of autism spectrum disorder assessment and diagnosis by multiagency community-based teams in primary schools.
Child Adolesc Ment Health
; 18(3): 187-190, 2013 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
National guidelines stress the importance of early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This pilot investigated the feasibility and acceptability of assessing children in their community.METHOD:
The pilot study was carried out from August 2007 to January 2009, and the roll-out of the programme started in 2010 and is currently underway. Workers undertook assessments and made a group decision about diagnosis; participant observation of these team meetings explored the decision-making process. Semistructured interviews and focus groups explored the views of parents and professionals.RESULTS:
Seventeen children took part in the study six were diagnosed with ASD; three as not ASD, and eight were referred for further assessment. The model was found acceptable to parents and workers.CONCLUSIONS:
With detailed consideration of administration, information, communication and training requirements, this approach has the potential to increase early diagnosis of ASD and reduce demand for specialist assessment.
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