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 ...
Meltdowns - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic Society
WEBA meltdown is an intense response to an overwhelming situation. It happens when someone becomes completely overwhelmed by their current situation and temporarily loses control of their behaviour. This loss of control can be expressed verbally (eg shouting, screaming, crying), physically (eg kicking, lashing out, biting) or in both ways.
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 ...
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 ...
PIP form filling tips - National Autistic Society
WEBHere are some tips on filling out the form. We also have further information about PIP. Understand the criteria. The PIP2 form is part of the assessment to see what rate of PIP you qualify for. This assessment is points based. Start by looking at the criteria and identifying which points you should score.
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.
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.
Understanding and developing communication - National Autistic …
WEBinteracting 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.