Thrive Adult Autism Assessment

• What they offer / teach

  Thrive is a specialist multidisciplinary team providing diagnostic assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adults in Northern Ireland. The assessment covers the four core key elements recommended by NICE (2012): a clinical interview, a neurodevelopmental history, an autism-specific standardised observational assessment (ADOS-2), and a team case discussion. A comprehensive diagnostic report with recommendations is provided.

• Ages served

  The service is described as being for adults, but no specific minimum or maximum age is stated.

• Approach

  The assessment follows NICE 2012 recommendations and is delivered by a specialist multidisciplinary team, combining clinical interview, developmental history, standardised observational assessment (ADOS-2) and team case discussion. The page notes that a diagnosis may help a person understand their strengths and challenges and open up supportive pathways such as reasonable adjustments in education or employment, while also noting people can often access support without a diagnosis.

• Admissions

  Prospective clients are invited to contact the service by phone (07707 968 521), email (info@thriveadultautism.co.uk) or message for queries and bookings, and the team is happy to discuss the service and answer questions.

• Cost

  Prices are not listed on the page; visitors are asked to contact the service for a copy of its Terms and Conditions, which include prices for assessment.

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