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This module illustrates the common pitfalls of report writing to avoid when communicating Autism assessment results to clients or other professionals. Using an example report, the module walks you through exactly how to write a high-quality report from your ASD diagnostic assessment. Neurodivergent-affirming approaches to report preparation.

  • Module Toolkit (Workbook and Report Templates - blank and completed)

  • Instructional videos

  • 3 Case studies

Module Outline

The module includes the following lessons:

  • Common complaints from clients and professionals about ineffective written reports

  • Explanations with examples of the following parts in the Report Template (Parts A-I)

  • Identifying and collating behavioural evidence from multiple sources

Skill Development

This module focuses on the following skills:

  • Communication

    Effectively communicating (through high-quality reports and verbally) to a variety of stakeholders, including the client and other professionals.Building rapport and relationships with referrers, clients and others towards excellent client care.

  • Critical thinking and decision making

    Evaluate the available information to make sound judgements and decisions.

  • Coordinating with others

    Building rapport and relationships with referrers, clients and others towards excellent client care.

Instructor(s)

Principal Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Annie’s Centre

Dr Anne Chalfant

Anne is a Principal Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Annie’s Centre based in Sydney. A successful author, speaker, podcast host, and researcher in child development and mental health, she consults across Australia and globally. Anne is internationally regarded for her expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She is a member of both the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) and the Australasian Society for Autism Research (ASfAR). Anne began her early career developing and co-authoring the Autism Spectrum adaptation of the acclaimed Cool Kids Anxiety Program. She received the Australian Psychological Society National Clinical Psychology Conference Prize for Early Career Research for this work. In 2011, she published the book, Managing Anxiety in People with Autism, which subsequently became a finalist in the 2012 International Book Awards in the Psychology section. It has since sold thousands of copies worldwide. She also published the children’s book “Wally the Worried Wallaby in Dog-Gone Trouble” and the related parent guide as a way to assist families in preventing and managing anxiety in young children. In 2004, Anne was a pioneer in establishing a multidisciplinary private practice, which specialised in helping children with developmental and mental health difficulties. For over 15 years, Annie’s Centre was known as a centre for excellence in assessment, diagnosis and treatment for hundreds of children and families. Now, Anne splits her time between caring for her own five children, producing the Annie’s Centre podcast as a free support service to families, and conducting training courses and workshops. These are highly regarded by medical and allied health professionals across the globe.