Criteria and tools used in an autism assessment
Understanding the diagnostic criteria. An autism diagnosis should be based on criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) or the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Although many people (including most autistic people) do …
What is autism - National Autistic Society
What is autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
What happens during an autism assessment - National Autistic …
An autism assessment is a process of gathering information about you or your child. The professionals conducting the assessment will seek to understand a broad range of information about you or your child to help them to reach a conclusion about whether you or your child is autistic or not. As part of the assessment they should also identify ...
ehc plans - National Autistic Society
Education, health and care plans in England. Education, health and care plans (often simply referred to as 'plans') can be accessible for children and young people from 0 - 25 years of age, if the young person stays in some form of education or training. Students going to university will not be eligible for a plan.
Stimming - National Autistic Society
Aug 20, 2020 · Stimming or self-stimulating behaviour includes arm or hand-flapping, finger-flicking, rocking, jumping, spinning or twirling, head-banging and complex body movements. It includes the repetitive use of an object, such as flicking a rubber band or twirling a piece of string, or repetitive activities involving the senses (such as repeatedly ...
Autistic women and girls - National Autistic Society
In 2015, the ratio of men to women supported by the National Autistic Society’s adult services was approximately 3:1, and the ratio of boys to girls in our charity’s schools was approximately 5:1. In a 2017 study, Loomes and other researchers analysed existing prevalence studies and found that the male-to-female ratio was nearer 3:1.
The causes of autism - National Autistic Society
The causes of autism are still being looked into. Many experts believe that there isn't one specific 'cause', and that there are genetic factors. We are always looking to understand more about autism, and welcome any research in this area. Evidence suggests that autism may be genetic. Scientists have been attempting to identify which genes ...
Autistic and ADHD life as a paradox: a personal perspective
Autistic and ADHD life as a paradox: a personal perspective. Published on 10 November 2022. Author: Ella Tabb. Ella Tabb shares their story of being diagnosed with both autism and ADHD as an adult, how they feel the two conditions interact, and their journey of self-understanding.
Social stories and comic strip conversations - National Autistic …
Comic strip conversations, created by Carol Gray, are simple visual representations of conversation. They can show: the things that are actually said in a conversation. how people might be feeling. what people's intentions might be. Comic strip conversations use stick figures and symbols to represent social interactions and abstract aspects of ...
Meltdowns - National Autistic Society
Aug 20, 2020 · Meltdowns. Our advice and guidance on meltdowns will help you understand what a meltdown is, their causes and how you can help. A meltdown is an intense response to an overwhelming situation. It happens when someone becomes completely overwhelmed by their situation and temporarily loses control of their behaviour. This page gives you an overview.