Autism, Asperger's and Related Pervasive Developmental Difficulties
Specialist Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Services for Children, Adolescents and their Families
All the health professionals at Annie's Centre have extensive knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders including Autism, Asperger's or related developmental difficulties.
Please contact us for further information regarding any of our specialist services listed below:
Assessment Services - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Diagnostic assessments - using the ADOS and ADI-R
School readiness and learning assessments
Developmental assessments
IQ assessments
School based observations
Speech and language assessments
Occupational therapy assessments
Intervention and Therapy Services - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Early intervention groups to develop language and play skills
Sensory integration therapy support for managing challenging behaviour
Parenting advice and parent management groups
Anxiety and depression management - individual and group-based intervention
Social skills training - individual and group-based intervention
Support for study skills both at school and at the Centre
School Consultations - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Half-day school visits including observations, meetings with school staff and case conferences with staff and family
In-services to schools on issues relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders and their management
Ongoing Speech and Occupational Therapy within schools
