ISO Educational Psychologist with expertise in autism.

SchoolMum1 · Postby **SchoolMum1** » Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:56 pm

Looking for an Educational Psychologist who specialises in autism. I'm in the SW11 area. Thank you for sharing any recommendations you might have.
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Muddlemoo · Postby **Muddlemoo** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:40 am

Hi - My son was diagnosed when he was 3.5yrs and actually Wandsworth gave us a brilliant Ed Psych. So it maybe worth exploring that option? Sorry not to be more help.

headshrinker · Postby **headshrinker** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:16 am

My lovely friend is an EP based in Balham. Has years of experience, used to work for Wandsworth Council but now has independent practice. Message me and I will pass on her details.

Pud1 · Postby **Pud1** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:29 am

Your best bet may be to use the NHS via a referral from your GP for a paediatric developmental check. Autism is diagnosed via a multi disciplinary assessment, ie, by a team of specialists. The team at St Georges, or at The Early Years Centre on Siward Road, are excellent.

2009Kat · Postby **2009Kat** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 7:50 pm

Hi - I second the advice above re Wandsworth. We saw an excellent one, we got seen quite quickly and she has been very helpful and responsive and supportive. We may however look a private assessment as this would be more detailed so I would also be grateful for your friends details headshrinker if I may....