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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.Opens in a new window

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