Service Self-Assessment

2. Assessment and Treatment Planning

Autism is considered through assessment and formulation.

• 1. Autism is considered during assessment and formulation.
• 2. Adjustments are made to standard assessment tools where needed. E.g. visual supports, extra time, communication passports.

3. Psychological Treatments and Individualised Support Plans

Therapy adapted to sensory and communication needs.

• 1. Therapy is adapted to individual sensory and communication needs.
• 2. Individualised support plans are co-produced with the person.

4. Sensory Wellbeing Management

Addresses sensory-friendly environments and access to sensory tools.

• 1. Quiet rooms or sensory-friendly spaces are available. Consideration is given to the overall clinical environment, with an emphasis on reducing sensory load.
• 2. Sensory tools are accessible. E.g. sensory boxes, weighted pads, noise-cancelling headphones.
• 3. Sensory wellbeing workshops or psychoeducation leaflets are offered to patients.
• 4. Sensory needs assessments are used. I.e. a sensory profile or communication passport.

5. Nutritional Management

Food preferences and sensitivities are accommodated.

• 1. Food preferences and sensory sensitivities are accommodated in meal planning.
• 2. Flexible meal support is available.

6. Lived Experience Network and Feedback

People with lived experience inform the service.

• 1. People with lived experience inform service development.
• 2. Feedback is routinely gathered and acted upon.

7. Roots and Community Engagement

Connections to community and ongoing support.

• 1. The service engages with local community and advocacy groups.
• 2. Pathways to ongoing community support are provided.

8. Staff Training and Development

Ongoing training keeps practice current.

• 1. Staff receive ongoing autism and eating disorder training.
• 2. Training is updated as new research emerges.