About PAS-ADD Clinical Interview
The PAS-ADD clinical interview has been designed to meet the particular problems of assessment in people with intellectual disability (mental retardation), but is equally valid for use with the general population. It provides full diagnoses under both ICD 10 and DSM IV(TR), and also provides a framework for producing a wider case formulation using other assessment frameworks, behavioural, ecological, psychodynamic etc.
The interview is designed to maximise the possibility of conducting a clinical interview, even if the client’s level of language is poor. Questions are also provided for informants, so that the interviews can be conducted with a client and informant, or just with an informant if the client is non-verbal . Information can be collected, not just on current mental state, but also on a second representative episode.
The interview provides full diagnoses under both ICD 10 and DSM IV(TR), including:
ICD 10
Agoraphobia
Social phobia
Specific phobia
Panic disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Depressive episode
Depressive episode with psychotic features
Manic episode
Manic episode with psychotic features
Schizophrenia
Other non-organic psychosis
Other persistent delusional disorder
Delusional disorder
Psychosis unspecified
Autistic Spectrum Disorder*
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DSM IV (TR)
Agoraphobia
Social phobia
Specific phobia
Panic disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Depressive episode
Depressive episode with psychotic features
Manic episode
Manic episode with psychotic features
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform disorder
Delusional disorder
Psychotic disorder NOS
Brief psychotic disorder
ADHD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder*
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The PAS-ADD clinical interview uses a scoring system that is transparent to the user, making it very clear to see not just the criteria that have been fulfilled but also those that are close to fulfilment. This makes the process of clinical interpretation easier and based on clear evidence.
There are two parts to the PAS-ADD Clinical Interview
The handbook, which includes guidance to the user, notes on the diagnostic algorithms, and the semi-structured interview
- The score forms, for recording the ratings, determining which diagnostic criteria have been met, and bringing together other relevant information to make a comprehensive case formulation.
- Vital information for: psychologists, psychiatrists and qualified professionals in community mental health teams, mental health trusts, acute health trusts, universities and students
To read more about the PAS-ADD materials click here
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