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 …
Training - National Autistic Society
Training in understanding autism and supportive approaches. If your role involves supporting autistic people, working alongside autistic colleagues or you are looking for information about …
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 …
Signs that a child or adult may be autistic - National Autistic Society
What we mean by signs. Autism presents differently in different people. There is no single way to appear or be autistic because all autistic people are unique, and for this reason there is no …
What happens during an autism assessment - National Autistic …
What information will the assessment team need? The specialist team need to gain information that can be matched against the core characteristics of autism outlined in the diagnostic …
National Autistic Society
Nov 14, 2024 · 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 …
ehc plans - National Autistic Society
We are registered as a charity in England and Wales (269425) and in Scotland (SC039427). The National Autistic Society is also a company limited by guarantee, registered at Companies …
E-learning - National Autistic Society
Our e-learning modules have all been written and designed by autistic people and other autism specialists. These online training modules are unique in design, innovative in delivery, and full …
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.
Meltdowns - a guide for all audiences - National Autistic Society
Many autistic people have meltdowns. The public often finds it hard to tell autism meltdowns and temper tantrums apart, but they are very different things.