Diagnosis Pathway
For some, the prospect of either themselves or a loved one being diagnosed with Autism may seem worrying, however, there is plenty of support out there, and the first step is always to talk to someone if you have any concerns.
Autism Information
Indicators of Autism
Prevalence of autism is 1:89 people in the UK, 1:68 in the USA. There is a marked gender difference 1 female to 4 males.
Social Communication
The ability to communicate or interact with others within a societal framework. It encompasses social interaction, social cognition, pragmatics, and language processing.
Sensory Processing
Is the way the brain receives, organises and responds to sensory input in order to behave in a meaningful and consistent manner.
Social Interaction
Social interaction is communication that occurs between at least two individuals. It involves the behaviour of individuals who are partaking in a joint activity.
Flexibility of Thought
Is the ability to cognitively think about something in a different way, to adapt to new, changing, or unplanned events.
Mental Health
Autism is not a mental health condition – it is a developmental condition which affects how a person sees the world and interacts with others.
