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What to Expect - Assessment Pathway
Taking that first step towards assessment can be understandably daunting. We want to reassure you that by choosing WMAAAS, you will be supported from the very moment you contact to book your initial assessment.
During your Assessment
As our assessments comply with National Institute of Clinical Excellence, you will be allocated an assessment co-ordinator who will oversee your assessment team.
Building a Complete Picture
To provide the most accurate diagnosis, we review the "bigger picture" alongside your assessment, including medical history, school reports, and family observations. For younger children, a school observation visit may be suggested.
Privacy & Consent
We respect your privacy. With the exception of safeguarding or safety concerns, we will not contact third parties without your permission.
Please note: For children under 16, gathering information from their education setting is a required part of the diagnostic process. For all other clients, while we strongly encourage sharing this background information to avoid an inconclusive result, the final decision rests with you.
Feedback Meeting
At the feedback meeting your clinician will explain the diagnostic outcome to you and the reasons for the conclusion that was made. This meeting will offer opportunity to discuss the findings and to talk about any next steps to take in respect to supporting you with areas of need. Where a diagnosis of autism or ADHD cannot be made, your clinician will discuss alternative possibilities for your experiences and, where appropriate, recommendations for alternative assessment or support.
Following the feedback meeting a final section will be added to your report to summarise the discussion held and any recommendations for support, therapy or signposting to alternative services. We aim to feedback about your session within 6 weeks of completion of your full assessment. Longer timescales may occur where there are delays in receiving third-party information, or school holidays (in the case of school aged children).
Discharge and Post-Diagnostic Journey
At this stage you will be discharged from the assessment pathway. However we can offer continuity of care through our post-diagnostic support pathway.