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According to the DSM-5, the features of ‘autism spectrum disorder’ include: criterion A: persistent deficits in reciprocal social communication and social interaction; criterion B: restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests or activities; criterion C: symptoms must be present in the early developmental period
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If you think you or your child have signs of autism, the next step is to talk to someone about it. You could speak to: 1. a GP 2. a health visitor (for children under 5) 3. any other health professional you or your child see, such as another doctor or therapist 4. special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) staff at your child's school Ask them ...
An autism assessment is where a team of autism specialists check if you or your child are autistic. An assessment team may: 1. ask about any problems you or your child are having 2. watch how you or your child interact with other people 3. speak to people who know you or your child well, such as family, friends, your GP or your child's teachers At ...
Parents and children
For parents and children, a diagnosis can help you: 1. understand your child's needs and how you can help your child 2. get advice about support for your child at school 3. get support for parents and carers of autistic people, such as financial benefits 4. understand that your child is not just being "naughty" or "difficult"
Adults
For adults, a diagnosis can help you: 1. understand why you might find some things harder than other people 2. explain to others why you see and feel the world in a different way 3. get support at college, university or work 4. get some financial benefits
It's not always easy to get an autism assessment. Waiting times can also be very long. If you're finding it hard to get an assessment, you could ask to speak to someone else, like another GP – this is called getting a second opinion. It may also help to speak to other people who have been in a similar situation. Find out about where to get support
May 16, 2024 · To meet diagnostic criteria for ASD according to DSM-5, a child must have persistent deficits in each of three areas of social communication and interaction (see A.1. through A.3. below) plus at least two of four types of restricted, repetitive behaviors (see B.1. through B.4. below).
How to get diagnosed. What happens during an autism assessment. Information and advice about how to get diagnosed as autistic and how a diagnosis can be helpful.
Read the full text for the diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
Jun 27, 2012 · This guideline covers diagnosing and managing suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asperger’s syndrome and atypical autism) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve access and engagement with interventions and services, and the experience of care, for people with autism.
Take a history, taking into account the person's communication needs, developmental stage, level of understanding, and severity and duration of features suggesting autism. Check whether they have a preferred method of communication with others, such as the use of communication aids.
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Resources available for the classroom, ABA facility, and at home. We offer many books, toys, & curriculums for teaching autistic kids about social skills.
