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Intervention & Support

DATS will continue to offer a diagnostic service to toddlers and adults 

 

DATS for children has now become The Assessment Team please visit our new website, The Assessment Team.

INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT

Following diagnosis, we are able to provide intervention and support if this is required.  The available interventions include:

  • ​working with the adult and partner/ spouse/ friend to explain diagnosis and implications of the disorder as well as therapeutic interventions available.
  • meeting with the family (including siblings) to explain the diagnosis and implications of the disorder,
  • working with parents to instigate behavioural changes at home,
  • ​working with parents to make suitable choices for school placement and to understand the education system,
  • liaise with the school to set goals and provide advice on strategy/resources,
  • school staff training - tailored to specific requirements, either covering a basic understanding of the condition and relevant management strategies or more advanced teaching for those familiar with ASD.
  • provision of advice and support to local teams to implement child specific programmes,
  • communication intervention,
  • cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT),
  • behavioural interventions as well as: All About Me and Narrative Therapy

ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT

Interventions are provided on a needs-led basis as required.  The estimated number of sessions for the intervention will be agreed prior to the start of any input.  We work in a targeted individualised manner addressing specific issues with a focus on affecting positive change.  Interventions are charged at a rate of £180.00 per hour.

Training sessions for school staff typically last 3 hours and are charged at a rate of £450.00.

IN BRIEF: INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT

FOR FAMILIES

  • post-diagnosis education for family members
  • psychological interventions​
  • family support
  • advice and guidance regarding schooling
  • communication programmes
  • behavioural interventions

FOR SCHOOLS

  • post-diagnosis education for staff
  • training packages
  • strategies for developing social and communication skills
  • behavioural support

FOR PROFESSIONALS

  • second opinions
  • training
  • supervision
  • feedback on ASD assessments
  • ADI-R and ADOS - 2 training
  • reliability checks on ADI-R and ADOS-2