Referrals accepted from GPs, Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Paediatric/Child Health Services
Referrals can only be considered following receipt of this form and the relevant information
Young people must have a specific phobia (i.e. a marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation that impacts on functioning)
The young person must have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, be aged 7-17 years inclusive, and be able to use and understand sentence speech at the time of referral
There is a cost of £3500.00 for the virtual reality treatment which must be funded locally
Referral must include:
Information about the young person’s situation specific phobia to be targeted
Information about the local Clinical Commissioning Group or other proposed funding source so they can be approached for funding, or confirmation that funding has been secured
Details of clinical team retaining clinical responsibility for all other health/mental health needs