Autism Association of WA 2020 Annual Report

Diagnostic Clinics

Diagnosis provides individuals with Autism access to the support they need to overcome difficulties in education, employment, independent living, and in achieving a good quality of life. Our Diagnostic services now supports children, adolescents, and adults from 2 years old to 30 years of age. Our specialist multidisciplinary assessment teams include a consultant paediatrician, a consultant psychiatrist, psychologists, and speech pathologists, all of whom specialise in Autism. Children’s Diagnostic Clinic In partnership with the University of Western Australia, we provide a comprehensive diagnostic service for children aged 2 to 12 years at our clinic. A total of 176 diagnostic assessments were completed and we are expanding our clinic in the coming year with two additional consultant paediatricians to respond to the demand for diagnostic assessments and support. Youth and Adolescent Diagnostic Clinic This year we opened our new Youth Diagnostic Clinic to provide comprehensive Autism Diagnosis to individuals aged 13 to 30 years old. This new clinic is addressing significant unmet need of school-age youth who have been waiting a long time for assessment or who have ‘slipped through the cracks” in having their needs met. Individuals who are diagnosed in our Youth diagnostic clinic are also able to access tailored support from our Therapy and Clinical Services team.

Our Diagnostic Clinics expanded from our early childhood service with the establishment of a Youth Diagnostic Clinic supporting young people from 13 to 30 years of age.

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