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.
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 ...
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 ...
Advice and guidance - National Autistic Society
WEBProviding autistic people, their families, community and healthcare professionals with the most accurate, up-to-date information is an important part of our strategy, in alignment with our Moonshot vision. We have developed a robust process for researching, drafting, publishing and updating digital advice and guidance content.
What is autism - National Autistic Society
WEBWe 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 House (01205298).
Signs that a child or adult may be autistic - National Autistic Society
WEBIn addition to the signs that may be apparent in childhood, general signs in adults include: relating to or recognise themselves in media (such as books and YouTube videos) about autism and/or by autistic content creators. having reached a point of breakdown, severe mental health difficulties or burnout.
Strategies and interventions - National Autistic Society
WEBvitamins, minerals and dietary supplements. drugs which are usually given for problems with memory and thinking. anticonvulsants, antidepressants or antipsychotics (unless other conditions are present, for example epilepsy and depression) secretin. Some of these interventions may be used by autistic people to manage co-existing conditions.
Assessment and diagnosis - National Autistic Society
WEBMy diagnosis story: Finty. Our Young Ambassador shares her experience of autism assessment and diagnosis. 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 House (01205298).
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 ...