PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. To provide highly specialist SALT assessment and diagnosis within the Diagnostic Pathway for Children and Young People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) age 0-18. To take a lead role as part of the MDT diagnostic team working together with the SALT Operational Lead and Head of Service and Consultant Paediatricians to provide timely Language and Communication assessments that contribute to a diagnosis of ASD. To play a lead role in providing post - diagnostic support and advice working closely with the Sunderland Autism Outreach Team and other services.