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Recommendations for child psychologists and diagnosis in London and nearby regions

DiQ

Hi I'm in NE London and looking for a good place to get an assessment for two young children. I've contacted the Lorna Wing Centre some time ago, but they have been overwhelmed by referrals and I haven't yet heard back regarding any potential availability.

Concerned in particular about getting my daughter assessed by a good professional who is experienced in the DISCO style assessment rather than tick boxing. She is the kind of case where everyone tells me she's lovely and engaged, but behind the scenes the meltdowns are getting increasingly challenging. I'm looking at ADHD as well, especially inattentive.

I know this is a long shot, but would really appreciate any personal recommendations for a good psychologist or wherever else is appropriate.

Thank you in advance.

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  • We just had assessment from Clinical Partners, it was online but seemed very thorough and rigourous. We didn't have to wait too long to get the appointment either. 

  • in reply to NAS75573

    Thank you. Was it via video call? I'm just wondering how it works with a child online as mine are often a bit funny with talking to people on screen.

  • in reply to DiQ

    Yes, aside from all the forms and the ADR-1 diagnostic interview with parents,  there's the ADOS-2 diagnostic observation with the child via video call. We were also concerned about how she may come across online, so we enquired about the differences with conducting the ADOS online vs. in person & this was their response - 

    “How they differ: The tasks are tailored to be administered online, however the session is based on the same framework and the same skills are focused upon, relating to their social communication, social interaction, play, and behaviour.”  

    “If the individual comes across differently online - from all of the feedback and research so far, people have reported that the online forum has generally provided an accurate representation of an individual. However, we check whether parents or the individual themselves feel this is typical and representative of how they usually communicate, interact, and behave. This is also just one element of the overall process and there is a lot of information drawn on from the developmental history, questionnaires, school information and reports. Therefore information and an impression of the individual will not be solely based on the clinical assessment.”

    When she had the assessment I got her set up in my bedroom as it had less distractions than other rooms. At first she was quiet and shy as she is with new people, but before long I could hear her making lots of noise and generally getting into it, so that was good. The assessor really knew what she was doing & she specialises in autism diagnosis in women and girls which was particularly reassuring.

    Also because it's a multidisciplinary assessment (which is very important), they factored in all the info from different sources. 

    My daughter received a diagnosis of autism from this assessment btw. 

  • in reply to NAS75573

    Thank you so much. That's very helpful. I wonder if it might be a useful route for me to take as well.

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