Service Self-Assessment

2. Assessment and Treatment Planning

Focuses on the use of autism-specific tools for assessment and individualized treatment planning

• 1. Quiet rooms or sensory-friendly spaces are available. Consideration should be given to the overall clinical environment, with an emphasis on reducing sensory.
• 2. Sensory tools are accessible. E.g. Sensory boxes, weighted pads, noise-cancelling headphones.
• 3. Sensory well-being workshops and/or psychoeducation leaflets are offered to patients.
• 4. Using sensory needs assessments. I.e. Communication passport.

3. Psychological Treatments and Individualized Support Plans

Evaluates adaptations in psychological therapy to align with autistic needs

• 1. Quiet rooms or sensory-friendly spaces are available. Consideration should be given to the overall clinical environment, with an emphasis on reducing sensory.
• 2. Sensory tools are accessible. E.g. Sensory boxes, weighted pads, noise-cancelling headphones.
• 3. Sensory well-being workshops and/or psychoeducation leaflets are offered to patients.
• 4. Using sensory needs assessments. I.e. Communication passport.

4. Sensory Wellbeing Management

Addresses sensory-friendly environments and access to sensory tools

• 1. Quiet rooms or sensory-friendly spaces are available. Consideration should be given to the overall clinical environment, with an emphasis on reducing sensory.
• 2. Sensory tools are accessible. E.g. Sensory boxes, weighted pads, noise-cancelling headphones.
• 3. Sensory well-being workshops and/or psychoeducation leaflets are offered to patients.
• 4. Using sensory needs assessments. I.e. Communication passport.

5. Nutritional Management

Focuses on accommodating dietary sensitivities and nutritional needs

• 1. Quiet rooms or sensory-friendly spaces are available. Consideration should be given to the overall clinical environment, with an emphasis on reducing sensory.
• 2. Sensory tools are accessible. E.g. Sensory boxes, weighted pads, noise-cancelling headphones.
• 3. Sensory well-being workshops and/or psychoeducation leaflets are offered to patients.
• 4. Using sensory needs assessments. I.e. Communication passport.

6. Lived Experience Network and Feedback

Ensures incorporation of insights from autistic individuals

• 1. Patient feedback forms or interviews are regularly conducted.
• 2. Feedback from autistic individuals informs pathway improvements.

7. Family and Community Engagement

Measures involvement of families and community groups in support processes that are autism informed

• 1. Patient feedback forms or interviews are regularly conducted.
• 2. Feedback from autistic individuals informs pathway improvements.

8. Staff Training and Development

Assesses staff training on autism-specific needs and the PEACE framework

• 1. Patient feedback forms or interviews are regularly conducted.
• 2. Feedback from autistic individuals informs pathway improvements.