ABOUT THE ADOS-2 SCREENING
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It is considered the gold standard of Autism screening when combined with a specialist consult (such as a child psychiatrist, pediatric neurologist or developmental pediatrician)
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It can only be conducted by trained medical professionals
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There are only a small number of therapists in South Africa who are able to provide this service
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This is an objective observation conducted by a team, which provides information about the likelihood that a child may have Autism, as well as a holistic overview of a child's strengths and areas of need within the Spectrum.
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It can be used to identify goals and better understand the clinical profile in children who already have an autism diagnosis
WHAT TO EXPECT
​THE GOAL OF OUR ASSESSMENT IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS TO GUIDE THEM IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY.
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A full background profile of the child is completed by the parents
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A sensory profile is completed by the parents and analyzed by the team
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Videos of the child's behaviour in their comfortable environment are reviewed by the team
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Parent consultation is done on the day of the assessment
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ADOS screening is done (parents may be required to be present, depending on the module)
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An online parent feedback session is arranged a week after the assessment, which includes:
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Results of the assessment
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A written report summarizing findings
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Recommendations for specialists to visit for diagnosis
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Recommendations of types of therapies needed
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Recommendations for type of school placement
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As well as any other additional recommendations which were identified during the assessment
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