Assessment for Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)

A comprehensive autism diagnostic assessment at blueballoon would include several sessions with the family, in which informal parent interviews and child observation would be supplemented by the following formal psychological measures:

• Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales, Second Edition (Vineland-II)
• Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI)
• Cognitive Assessment using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning or Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPSSI)
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Findings from the informal and formal measures would be integrated to inform a diagnosis. A detailed report will follow that includes a set of treatment recommendations will follow. This report will be shared in a feedback session with the parents.