Spectrum North West Ltd

PDA Society Service Directory
Organisation Name: Spectrum North West Ltd
Service Type:
  • Diagnostic Centre
Description of services:

Autism cannot currently be assessed by a physical examination or genetic test. We use recognised tools for the diagnosis of autism and take time to listen to your story.

We’ll typically recommend a range of assessment combinations and advise on the price for each. Whatever options you select, you can be assured that assessment will be multi-disciplinary, as recommended by current NICE guidelines.

The cost of assessment varies according to the individual’s needs, the complexity of the case and the options you choose:

For all assessments we used the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule).

For children we use a developmental history tool called the DISCO (Diagnostic Interview for Social Communication Disorders) and for adults we take a life story or history interview. We take information from a range of sources including parents, family members, school/college staff and colleagues.
Website:
Contact phone number: 07800 783050
Contact email address: admin@spectrumnorthwest.org
Age range this organisation works with::
  • Children (upto 18)
  • Young People (11 -25)
  • Adults (Over 18)
Type of assessment provider::
  • Independent
This organisation have declared that: Their assessment process complies with NICE Guidelines:
  • Yes
This organisation have declared that: Their assessment team follow 'PDA Society Practice Guidance - Identifying and Assessing a PDA Profile':
  • Yes
This organisation have declared that: their assessment team are confident separating the possible reasons for marked demand avoidance:
  • Yes
Where do they offer their services:
  • England - North West