Asperger's
Current service update: assessment service resumed (via Attend Anywhere video link or telephone. Face-to-face appointments are available if necessary)
Our Community Adult Asperger Service (CAAS) offers a wide range of services to people with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition (Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism).
We work with people over the age of 18 who don’t have a learning disability, providing a range of person-centred care and support. This can include:
- diagnostic assessment, including second opinions
- group work including post diagnostic and sensory groups (currently online until further notice due to COVID-19)
- specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions are available alongside consultation by OT and Psychology to other professionals
- advice and signposting to other relevant agencies, services and groups
- advice on seeking an assessment of your social care needs, where appropriate
- support to professionals in other teams and agencies to improve their understanding of the condition.
Our experienced team includes clinical psychologists, a consultant psychiatrist, occupational therapists, assistant psychologists and team assistants.
If you, or a loved one, need to access this service, please contact your GP. If you, or your loved one, are already under the care of a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), a diagnosis will be made by a professional in that team. However, a second opinion may be sought through the CAAS by the relevant CMHT.
Carers
Advice and support for relatives/carers is provided by a range of organisations.
For details, contact:
- Autism Unlimited
- Dorset Adult Aspergers Support (DAAS)
- The National Autistic Society
- NHS Choices (Living with Autism)
Where to access the service:
Forms
Please only complete these forms if a referral has been made on your behalf via a GP or other service and you have been invited to fill them in by the service. Regrettably, we do not accept self-referrals to the service.
Locations
Asperger's Group (Dorchester - Maiden Castle, CMHT)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.00
Bank holidays and week-ends closed
Asperger's Group (Poole - Alderney Hospital)
Appointments only
WiFi: No
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Opening Times:
Monday to Wednesday from 9.00 to 17.00
Bank holidays and week-ends closed
Asperger's Group (Poole - Delphwood)
WiFi: Yes
Parking: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.00
Bank holidays and week-ends closed