The first step in seeking an autism diagnosis is to complete the initial pre-screening using the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ).

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The ASSQ is a 27-question assessment filled in by parents or teachers of children or adolescents (6 to 17 years of age). Designed as an initial screen for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), especially in those with high or normal IQ, or those with only mild intellectual disability.

 

It can be used with boys and girls and uses the older conceptualisation of Aspergers syndrome to describe people on the milder end (level 1/2) of the autism spectrum. It is not appropriate for people with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities.

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The ASSQ does not provide a diagnosis but contributes to the assessment data report. I can provide the ASSQ when requested.

 

To receive the questionnaire and/or book an assessment, please use the form below).