Autism / ASD
Key Features
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Difficulties with social interaction
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Communication difficulties
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Struggles with understanding others’ emotions
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Limited and intense interests
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Preference for routines and struggle with change
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Tend to be happy in their own company
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Strong likes and dislikes with certain sensations
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Has massive impact on relationships, family functioning etc.
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And many other features
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Management Options:
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Provide you with a clear diagnostic report confirming or ruling out ASD
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Give you a detailed plan addressing all the needs of your child
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Offer you information about local and national sources of support and information
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Supply you with information about specific books, websites and leaflets
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Give you ASD-specific strategies
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Offer of medications to help improve some symptoms e.g. difficulties with sleep
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You could use this report e.g. to gain extra support at school, claim certain allowances
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You will feel empowered from a holistic assessment and comprehensive plan of action to enable your child
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Present you with an option for follow-up