Parents' multi-layered expectations when requesting an Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment of their young child: an in-depth interview study.

This study suggests important issues for clinicians to bear in mind during a consultation with parents who request an ASD assessment of their young child. We argue that attending to and communicating about parents' expectations prior to their child's ASD assessment may help clinicians to better understand parents' requests for help, and to address their needs more effectively.