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Questions regarding social developmental history assessment

OthoDPS

Hello all!!

We have finally moved a bit closer to a diagnosis for Theo. This morning we got a letter through telling us we have a social developmental history assessment on 8th October, which is great in regards to them entertaining the idea of Theo being autistic, but still have to wait for an ADOS assessment sometime between now and when hell freezes over.

 

However, what exactly we we be asked in this interview, and what can we expect in general. His speech and language therapist we have never met is the person doing the assessment and we apprently dont need to bring Theo with us but would it be better if we did?

Any advice would be great.

  • see P4:

    Qualitative abnormalities in social interaction
    • - Poor eye contact
    • - Failure to follow gaze
    • - Limited social smiling—does the child spontaneously smile in greeting?
    • - Limited imitation of others (also seen in play)—for example, pretends to mow lawn
    • - Poor use of gestures—for example, shakes head, nods, waves and claps
    • - Failure to show an interest
    • - Does the child show things of interest?—for example, brings toys to parent?
    • - Does the child respond to others' emotions?
    • - Limited pretend and imaginative play
    • - Limited social play—for example, peekaboo, pat a cake
    I don't think it would be necessary to bring him as they will want to discuss his history with you.