IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
All sections must be fully completed and emailed to:
atrommindcare.adultASD@nhs.net
Before referring please note:
We are only able to accept referrals that meet the following criteria:
- Ages 18years and above
- AQ10 Score 6 and above and Presentation and experience indicative of Autism Spectrum Disorder and evidence of clinically significant impairment in functioning
- No existing diagnosis of Learning Disability (As we are not commissioned to provide a diagnostic service for people with Learning Disabilities)
- Patient has been stable in their mental health and where there is a history of alcohol/ illicit substance dependence- sober for at-least 6 months prior to referral.
PLEASE NOTE:
- We are a diagnostic service only. We do not provide treatment or case or risk management after a diagnosis is made. It is expected that the GP and (Care-coordinator if applicable) would continue to have the overview of risk and treatment and they should be contacted if needed. We will of-course liaise with professionals following assessment as appropriate.
- Assessment is undertaken by 2 Clinicians, will take place over multiple appointments and can take upto 3 hours in duration. Presence of patient’s parents / parental figures who can provide historical information on the patient’s childhood and development would be required for one of the sessions.