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.
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 ...
Diagnosis - National Autistic Society
WEB18 hours ago · Diagnosis. Information, practical and multimedia resources to support autistic people and their families before, during and after diagnosis.
Stimming - National Autistic Society
WEB18 hours ago · Stimming 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 ...
Understanding and developing communication - National Autistic …
WEB18 hours ago · 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.
Understanding and managing pica - National Autistic Society
WEBApr 1, 2019 · Avoid using chipped bark for ground cover outside. Small size pebbles (which pass through the bowel more easily), decking or paving is better. Record pica items and watch for them in the individual’s stools. Ensure your house has a fuse box with a Residual Current Device (RCD) breaker.
Welcome to our new website - National Autistic Society
WEBWelcome to our new website. Our website is visited by millions of people every year, making it a vital resource for autistic people and their families. Our new design makes our advice and guidance even easier to find, helping you get the information you need as quickly as possible. We hope you like it. We asked autistic people and their ...
Individual education plans - National Autistic Society
WEBAn IEP is a document that helps teaching staff to plan for your child. It should include strategies to help them learn and be used to review their progress. The IEP should be guided by your child’s profile, records, assessments, their strengths and statement of SEN if they have one. It should help your child to access and engage with the ...
Sensory differences - National Autistic Society
WEBAutistic people may experience sensory differences. If you are autistic, you may be over-sensitive or under-sensitive to specific sights, sounds, smells or textures. This can be a positive thing, but can also cause distress or discomfort. Here we look at some examples of sensory differences, hear autistic people's experiences, and offer ...
Toileting - National Autistic Society
WEBLearning to use the toilet can be challenging for some autistic children. Developing a toileting routine and creating a visual sequence to help your child understand what is expected of them are among the many strategies that can help. Our guide provides some useful steps for parents to hopefully make your child’s toilet training successful.