What is The DISCO?

The DISCO was developed for use at the National Diagnostic and Assessment Service, by Dr Lorna Wing and Dr Judith Gould, as both a clinical and a research instrument for use with children and adults of any age. The advantage of using the DISCO is that it is not just an assessment of different neurodiverse conditions but provides a profile of an individual’s strengths and needs. This is key to helping the person being assessed to be supported in their life situations. An assessment using the DISCO provides a lifelong plan for the individual rather than just a clinical diagnosis.

The revised DISCO 12 not only covers assessment of individuals who have more obvious difficulties but those who are more subtle and often more complex in their clinical presentation. Find out more.