Autism Spectrum Disorder is a type of neuro-developmental condition that causes challenges in social interactions and communication. It also causes repetitive and restrictive behaviours. Considering this condition is a spectrum, each child with ASD may have a unique set of difficulties and strengths. Consult our autism education psychologist if you suspect your child has ASD.
Here at Inner Circle Psychology, we offer professional and reliable ASD assessment and support services for children. Our educational psychologists use their wealth of psychological knowledge and many years of experience to assess children and determine if they have ASD. Note that all our assessments follow the guidelines outlined by the UK's National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE).
Experienced Autism Educational Psychologist
It is important that caregivers and parents, as well as teachers, are aware of the signs that may indicate ASD in a child. Sure, every child is unique and shows different behaviours. However, there are some warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored. Our certified autism educational psychologist can help assess your child and determine if the signs you may have identified show ASD.
In early childhood, autistic children often have delayed or limited speech and difficulties in language development. Others have difficulty using or understanding gestures. Repetitive and unusual speech patterns are also signs of ASD.
Autistic children have social interaction difficulties. For instance, a child may experience difficulty in making direct eye contact or responding to their name. Or they may have challenges engaging in play with peers.
Another common sign of ASD is repetitive or restricted behaviours. For instance, your child may show sudden, intense interest in a topic or object or become upset by changes to their routine. Over- or under-sensitivity to stimuli is also a sign of autism. That’s why some autistic individuals have a strong reaction or aversions to certain smells and other environmental stimuli.
The autism educational psychologists at Inner Circle Psychology know that every child has a unique set of abilities. That is why we use a multi-disciplinary assessment process to diagnose ASD. We follow all relevant national guidelines and use the recommended testing approaches or tools to determine whether a specific child has autism.
Beyond these tools, we collaborate with parents and teachers to understand the child’s behaviour at home and in school. This allows us to gather reliable information about your child’s behaviour and development. Therefore, our diagnosis will be based on credible and deep information about your child instead of guesswork.
Autism influences how children interact and experience the world. It’s a lifelong condition that requires an individual to have a supportive environment. This could be school, home, or even the workplace. The first step to providing this level of support is to get a professional assessment and autism diagnosis. If this is done early enough, your child will be one step closer to getting the support they need to thrive in school and other settings.
After the initial assessment, our autism education psychologist provides a detailed report that also outlines the recommendations for the support your child needs.
