Autism spectrum disorder assessment.
Dr Deeley will undertake a history and mental state examination, and assess for the presence of autistic features in the past and present. If possible a parent should also attend to allow an Autism Diagnostic Inventory - Revised (ADI-R) assessment. Alternatively, the ADI-R can be conducted by telephone. An Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) assessment will be undertaken if necessary.
Dr Deeley will feed back the results of the assessment to the patient, and parents or others with the patient’s consent.
Dr Deeley will also discuss a support and treatment plan. Follow up sessions with Dr Deeley or other therapists can be arranged if appropriate.
Dr Deeley will prepare an assessment report. The report will contain results of the assessment, and support and treatment recommendations for the patient, family, and referrer.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) assessment
Dr Deeley will undertake a history and mental state examination, and conduct a Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in adults (DIVA). Diagnosis is based on DSM-V criteria for ADHD (the 5th Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association).
Dr Deeley may also seek to interview others (eg a parent to provide information about childhood development and symptoms) where relevant. Dr Deeley will also assess for the presence of co-existing mental health problems (such as depression, anxiety, or substance misuse problems) which are common in people with ADHD or ADD, or which may sometimes produce problems with attention, impulse control, or activity levels.
Dr Deeley will feed back the results of the assessment to the patient, and parents or others with the patient’s consent.