assessments for PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILTIES
RISK ASSESSMENT
The standard assessment consists of 12 sessions with the client and other key individuals in order to explore allegtions of sexual offending. All sessions are carried out by members of Respond's multi-disciplinary team. Clinicians use psychological assessment tools in the process, as well as examining in detail the client’s family history, early development and learning disability. The cost includes a pre-Assessment and post-Assessment inter-agency meeting and a final report highlighting the level of risk, risk management solutions and the presence of any psychopathology. The report will also address areas such as levels of supervision, treatment and residential options.
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PARENTING ASSESSMENTS
We offer specialist parenting assessments for parents with learning disabilities where there may be child protection concerns. Assessment looks at the parent’s capacity to provide “good enough” parenting and the support that might be needed to enable them to continue to care for their children.
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INVESTIGATIVE ASSESSMENTS
In this service a Respond clinician meets with the alleged survivor of sexual abuse and other key individuals in order to ascertain such issues as: understanding of alleged incident and ability to comprehend legal process. The assessment usually takes place over 12 sessions and will also include a pre-Assessment and post-Assessment inter-agency meeting. A final report will be provided to the referring body including our opinion on whether abuse has taken place plus recommendations regarding the well-being of the client, their safety and possible treatment options.
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Referrals
Referrals are made by contacting us on 020 7874 5481 or emailing
admin@respond.org.uk. If a referred client meets our criteria, they will be offered an assessment to see whether or not the therapy that we offer is the most appropriate way forward.