What is autism - National Autistic Society
WEBWhat 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
WEBUnderstanding 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 not ...
What happens during an autism assessment - National Autistic …
WEBAn 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
WEBWe 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.
Before diagnosis - National Autistic Society
WEBInformation, 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 ...
Stimming - National Autistic Society
WEBStimming 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 ...
ehc plans - National Autistic Society
WEBEducation, 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.
Help and support - National Autistic Society
WEBOnline Community. Our online community is a place for autistic people and their families to meet like-minded people and share their experiences. Join the community. Subscribe for updates. Useful links to key information such as urgent help, advice and guidance, Autism Services Directory, branches and our online community.
The causes of autism - National Autistic Society
WEBThe 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 ...
Asperger syndrome (Asperger’s) - National Autistic Society
WEBAsperger syndrome as a diagnostic term. Asperger syndrome became an official diagnostic term in 1992 with its inclusion in the 10th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD10), and in the 1994 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-4) in America. The diagnosis was retired in the next editions ...