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

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

3. Pam Grandison The MAPLE Pathway M ULTI-AGENCY A SSESSMENT and P LANNING for L ANGUAGE and E DUCATION The MAPLE Pathway M ULTI-AGENCY A SSESSMENT and P LANNING for L ANGUAGE and E DUCATION developed jointly by: Midlothian Council Psychological Service NHS Lothian: Department of Community Child Health Speech & Language Therapy Department

4. Pam Grandison The MAPLE Process - Principles Early intervention Multi-agency working Parental involvement Co-ordinated planning

5. Pam Grandison The MAPLE Process Step 1. Initial involvement of speech and language therapist Step 2. (a) Consultation meeting: assessment plan assessment plan (b) Feedback of assessment meeting: intervention plan (reviewed) Step 3. (if required) Further advice from local or tertiary service

6. 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 full language/communication profile developmental profile developmental profile play profile play profile behavioural evaluation behavioural evaluation full developmental and family history full developmental and family history neurological and medical examination neurological and medical examination

7. Pam Grandison The MAPLE Process Step 2 Initial consultation meeting Speech Therapist Educational Psychologist Community Paediatrician Parent Nursery

8. Pam Grandison The MAPLE Process Step 2 continued Assessment Plan Direct/indirect work by Educational Psychologist Direct/indirect work by Speech Therapist Developmental Profile by Community Paediatrician Joint monitoring with Parent

9. Pam Grandison The MAPLE Process Step 2 continued Meeting to feedback assessment Intervention Plan Possible diagnosis Timescales for review