Acacia Therapy - Allied Health

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Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Acacia Therapy runs an ADOS assessment clinic. Acacia Therapy is paedatric allied health service located in Toowoomba.

What is an ADOS assessment?

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is a key tool in our Autism assessment process.

Suitable for all ages, abilities, and language skills, it is a semi-structured, standardised assessment that evaluates communication, social skills, play, and restricted or repetitive behaviors. It helps us understand how your child or young person communicates, interacts, plays, and behaves creatively, as well as identifying any restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. Observing these interactions provides valuable insights into potential signs of autism. (source NHS 2024)

Why is my child having an ADOS assessment?

Your child has been referred for an assessment to determine if they may have autism. Autism is a lifelong condition that influences how a person communicates, interacts with others, and perceives the world.

During the assessment, pracitioners will observe how your child responds and interacts, looking for specific behaviors and signs related to autism. The ADOS assessment is part of a comprehensive evaluation process conducted by a multi-disciplinary team (source NHS 2024)

About Acacia Therapy ADOS assessment clinic:

Our Senior Speech and Langugage Pathologist Nicola Brown and Clinical Manager (OT) Louise Edwards are both ADOS trained.

We conduct ADOS assessments from our Toowoomba based clinic. Our team also travels to regional locations to conduct ADOS assessments.

To book an appointment, please contact Acacia Therapy on (07) 46 001 343 or via the contact us page.