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.
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) …
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 ...
National Autistic Society
4 天之前 · We are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Signs that a child or adult may be autistic - National Autistic Society
In addition to the signs that may be apparent in childhood, general signs in adults include: relating to or recognise themselves in media (such as books and YouTube videos) about autism and/or by autistic content creators. having reached a point of breakdown, severe mental health difficulties or …
Autistic fatigue and burnout - National Autistic Society
2020年8月20日 · Autistic adults. Parents and carers. Professionals. Managing sensory overload and navigating social situations can be hugely stressful. Sometimes, it takes a lot of energy just to get through the average day. Autistic fatigue and burnout happen when the pressures get too much and you end up suffering from extreme exhaustion.
Before diagnosis - National Autistic Society
Information, practical and multimedia resources to help you before requesting an autism assessment. The UK’s most comprehensive directory of services and support for autistic people, their families, and the people who work with them ...
Understanding and developing communication - National Autistic …
interacting with others. initiating interactions, responding to others, or using interaction to show people things or to be sociable. understanding and relating to other people. taking part in everyday family, school, work and social life. These can be harder.
Personal Independence Payment - National Autistic Society
Personal Independence Payment. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for working age people who have a disability or long-term health problem and have difficulty or need help with daily living activities and/or getting about. PIP replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged 16-64. In England, Wales and Scotland, this ...
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.