The ADD Assessment
& Family Support Centre
& Family Support Centre
Information Required
Initial Screen:
Background information on the brief history of the problem for the child/teenager/adolescent and family.
Suggest how the family can best present their concerns about the child/ teenager/adolescent – such as about their development, health, age when problems commenced, what are the problems, relationships with siblings, family and friends.
Consider whether or not the Centre is appropriate for the child's/adolescent's problems.
Preparation for the Pediatric Assessment:
Give information about the required and/or helpful documentation for the pediatric assessment – such as information from:
- GP referral letter
- Any previous specialist reports
- Comments from school/kindy, and RTLB the Regional Teachers Learning & Behaviour service if they are involved
- Public Health Nurse – comments, or referral letter
- CAFS (Children & Adolescents Families Services) reports
- Psychologist reports
- Puketiro developmental services reports
- Speech reports
- Audiology reports
- "Well Child Health book"
Check re any immediate concerns.
For example, does the family need or want to visit the nurse prior to the pediatric child/teenager/adolescent appointment?