What evidence is available?

Sources of evidence	Information Provided	Limitation of Evidence
Parent / carer	First source of information and associated evidence.	Does not have specialist knowledge.
Child/adolescent Psychiatrist Paediatrician Psychologist	Give a profile of significant behavioural issues, medication and most up to date treatment and its effect. Provides a cognitive profile (level of learning difficulty) Provide information on most up to date treatment and its effect and any further treatment planned. Those with significant behavioural problems are most likely to be under the care of a psychiatrist/ paediatrician with ASD interest.	It is important to determine who the individual is who regularly manages the condition. This enables contact with the appropriate healthcare professional.
Speech/language therapist	Give a profile of function in terms of language and communication skills.	Same as above
Occupational therapist	Gives a profile of significant sensory issues.	Same as above

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