ASSESSMENTS

Assessments are the first step to identifying what services would help the individual seeking our services best. At AFA, we conduct different types of assessments based on the requirement of the family of the individual with autism.

The AFA team provides Screening and Diagnostic Assessments, Functional Skills Assessments and Occupational and Sensory Assessments.

Screening and Diagnostic Assessments

Autism diagnosis is a detailed process that looks at a person’s developmental history, current behaviours, and lived experiences. At Action For Autism (AFA), our team provides assessments for children, adolescents and adults across the autism spectrum.

Each assessment is tailored to the individual’s age, background, skills and interests and is conducted with empathy, professionalism and international best practices. Read More

Functional Skills Assessments

Autism is hallmarked by an uneven skill profile. A functional assessment of the person with autism helps determine the existing skill sets and the future goals. It provides a detailed insight into the current level of performance of the child in various skill areas including motor, communication, speech, imitation, cognition and activities of daily living.

The assessment is made over multiple sessions through a series of observations, direct work sessions with the child and discussion with the family. An Individualised Education Programme (IEP) is prepared on the basis of functional assessments. The process therefore may require more than one visit with the child to AFA. Given the variability on the spectrum, as well as the unevenness in skill development, regular functional assessments can be used effectively to monitor progress.

Occupational and Sensory Assessment

A detailed assessment is made based on a sensory profile questionnaire which addresses all the sensory systems in depth, along with direct observation of the child and feedback from parents. The assessment is conducted by Occupational Therapists who are also trained in Sensory Integration Therapy. This evaluation provides a base for all subsequent occupational and sensory interventions for the child.