{"id":1253,"date":"2020-08-18T22:17:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T14:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spot.com.hk\/?page_id=1253"},"modified":"2020-12-16T14:22:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T06:22:17","slug":"autism-assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spot.com.hk\/zh\/assessments\/autism-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"\u81ea\u9589\u75c7\u8a55\u4f30"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a pervasive developmental disorder characterised by impairments in social communication, as well as restricted or repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests and activities. There are also often significant difficulties in the processing of sensory information. These complex and unique behaviours can vary in their manifestation but are representative of the particular diagnostic criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASD is a lifelong condition. The cause of ASD is currently not known but there is evidence to suggest that genetics play an important role in the cause of ASD. The behaviours and difficulties associated with ASD are evident very early in an individual\u2019s development but the stage at which functional impairment becomes obvious can vary. No two individuals with ASD are the same. The behaviours associated with ASD can vary within individuals as they grow and develop and respond to various situations and environments in their daily lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Does my child need an assessment?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following signs could be indicators of ASD which may impact your child\u2019s behaviour and development. No single indicator typically signals ASD, instead a child would present with a number of the following indicators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Communication:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of early gestures such as waving and pointing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of response to own name\/selective hearing (e.g. responding to environmental sounds but often ignoring speech)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regression in speech and language (e.g. loss of previously used words)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech absent at 18 months and no use of phrases by 24 months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual language patterns (e.g. repetitive speech or jargon)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of reciprocal communication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Behaviour:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual\/repetitive patterns of behaviours (e.g. flapping hands, spinning, toe walking)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific and intense interests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained tantrums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant difficulties coping with change<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritualised patterns of behaviour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Social \/ Play:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of reciprocal smile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of interest in others\/sharing interest with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often seeming to be in their \u2018own world\u2019 or aloof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preference to playing alone\/limited social play<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual patterns of behaviour in play (e.g. lining up objects, categorising)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play is limited to certain toys or themes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of imaginary play<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Sensory:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over or under reaction to sounds (e.g. afraid of everyday sounds\/not responding to own name)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preoccupation with moving or spinning objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aversion to certain textures or exploring environment through touch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over\/under reaction to pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of peripheral vision to look at objects\/observing or playing with toys on floor\/table level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouthing objects or clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A formal ASD assessment is conducted by our clinical psychologist (single) or by our multidisciplinary specialist team (clinical psychologist, occupational therapist and speech and language therapist).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Assessment involves using standardised assessment tools, interactions with and observations of the child, as well as gathering information from all relevant and available sources. This\u00a0information provides insight into the child\u2019s strengths and difficulties in areas of social communication, as well as any restricted and repetitive behaviours, interests or activities. The data is then carefully considered in light of the American Psychiatric Association\u2019s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual \u2013 Fifth Edition (DSM-5).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Assessment Approaches&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>Initial Parent consultation:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initial consultation is with one of our clinical psychologists. Please note this consultation does not include the child. The clinical psychologist will ask you questions about your family, your child\u2019s history, strengths and ares of concern.\u00a0 Please bring video footage of your child interacting with peers, playing and demonstrating their interests. The clinical psychologist will discuss your assessment options and answer any questions about the assessment process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Assessment options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Single ASD assessment<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is conducted by a clinical psychologist. The assessment is over two sessions. The first session is with the parents too. The first assessment session takes up to one hour. During this session the clinician performs the parent\/care giver interview and gathers background information. The second session also takes up to one hour. During this session the clinician observes the child during play. A feedback session is then scheduled with the parent\/care givers. During this session parents\/care givers receive feedback from the assessment and discuss the results and recommendations. A full, comprehensive report is then completed and provided to the family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Team ASD assessment<\/span><\/i> is booked over four sessions. The clinical psychologist&#8217;s component is identical to the single ASD assessment, and is conducted over two sessions, each around 1 hour. A speech and language therapist will conduct one further session to review speech and language skills, and an occupational therapist will conduct one independent session to look at sensory processing and motor skills. The team then meets to discuss their findings, and create a comprehensive report, including results and recommendations. A feedback session is then scheduled with the parent\/care giver, and\u00a0assessing team of therapists, and takes approximately 30 minutes. During this session parents\/care givers will receive feedback from the assessment and discuss the results and recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Why is a diagnosis important?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving a diagnosis of ASD provides a profile of an individual\u2019s strengths and areas of development, and helps individuals and their families understand why they may experience certain difficulties or behaviours. A diagnosis can also allow access to specific support and therapeutic services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a pervasive developmental disorder characterised by impairments in social communication, as well as restricted or repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests and activities. 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