DIAGNOSIS | INDEPENDENCE | WELL-BEING
When thinking about autism, people often describe the stereotype of autism. This is often based on the outdated theories and diagnostic criteria, which use terms such as deficits and impairments. This is stigmatising for the autistic community and can often be overwhelmingly negative for those thinking about starting a diagnostic journey for either themselves or their loved ones.
Social Communication and Interaction:
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Repetitive Patterns of Behaviour, Thoughts or Interests:
As the saying goes, “if you have met one autistic person, you have simply met one autistic person”, as every person is different. We all have varying strengths and difficulties and these vary day by day and year by year.
However, the following strengths, differences and difficulties are frequently reported to us at Acorn Autism by people seeking an autism assessment and diagnosis. They are also supported by scientific research. Our hope is that these topics enable you (and those around you) to potentially understand autism better, make sense of some the jargon (of which there is a lot) and ultimately educate, advocate, validate and empower.
Please note, however, that these will not all apply to people seeking a diagnosis or those already self or formally diagnosed.
Take this questionaire to find out if your child’s
behaviours indicate the potiential for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Designed for young people
aged 4 - 10 years
Take this questionaire to find out if your older child’s
behaviours indicate the potential for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Designed for young people
aged 11 - 15 years
Take this questionaire to determine if your
behaviours indicate the potential for
autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Designed for people
aged 16+ years
DIAGNOSIS. INDEPENDENCE. WELL-BEING.
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