PRIVATE AUTISM & ADHD ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Autism is neurodevelopmental condition where individuals may exhibit difficulties in particular areas of social interaction and communication. These may include speech delay, repetitive behaviours or highly focussed interests; sensory sensitivities; and limited use and understanding of non-verbal communication and gestures. Individuals with these types of difficulties can often struggle managing routines within their normal, everyday lives and may have problems establishing social rapport/relationships. Further, due to social misunderstanding, children with autism may often find themselves labelled as ‘naughty’ due to the unique way they may communicate emotional distress or misunderstandings of the world around them through behaviours that challenge. 

 Not everyone who suspects that they or their child may have ASD may want to seek a diagnosis. However, for many, a diagnosis can have real benefits. In particular, it can help make sense of the difficulties your child is experiencing and can support you (and others) to compassionately understand some of the behaviours that you may see.

In understanding these difficulties as part of the autism spectrum, parents are more equipped to obtain focussed support to help them and their child manage their difficult experiences. Allowing people with autism to thrive and reach their potential.