A multi-agency approach to the assessment and management of children with communication delay/disorder Pamela Grandison Senior Educational Psychologist Midlothian Council Pam Grandison

A model of good practice in the assessment and intervention for children with communication difficulties/ASD Pam Grandison

The

MAPLE

Pathway

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ULTI-AGENCY

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SSESSMENT and

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LANNING for

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ANGUAGE and

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DUCATION developed jointly by: Midlothian Council Psychological Service NHS Lothian: Department of Community Child Health Speech & Language Therapy Department Pam Grandison

The

MAPLE

Process - Principles Early intervention Multi-agency working Parental involvement Co-ordinated planning Pam Grandison

The

MAPLE

Process

Step 1

. Initial involvement of speech and language therapist

Step 2

. (a) Consultation meeting: assessment plan (b) Feedback of assessment meeting: intervention plan (reviewed)

Step 3

. (if required) Further advice from local or tertiary service Pam Grandison

The Assessment Plan

The purpose is to work collaboratively to identify: next steps or targets methods for supporting their achievement The core assessment should include: full language/communication profile developmental profile play profile behavioural evaluation full developmental and family history neurological and medical examination Pam Grandison

The

MAPLE

Step 2 Process

Speech Therapist Initial consultation meeting Educational Psychologist Community Paediatrician Nursery Parent

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The

MAPLE

Process Step 2 continued

Direct/indirect work by Educational Psychologist Assessment Plan Direct/indirect work by Speech Therapist Developmental Profile by Community Paediatrician Joint monitoring with Parent

Pam Grandison

The

MAPLE

Process Step 2 continued

Intervention Plan Meeting to feedback assessment Possible diagnosis Timescales for review

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