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Characteristics of autism checklists
The characteristics of autism can vary greatly from person to person, and can also develop, change and improve over time. Age and cognitive ability can also have an impact on how the characteristics of autism present themselves. If you feel that you, or someone you love, is autistic, the below checklists can provide you with a list of the common characteristics that may be observed in each age group.
تفاوت های اوتیسم بر اساس جنسیت
Far more males than females are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia. In fact, four Australian males are diagnosed on the spectrum to every one female. Evidence suggestions, there could be a range of reasons for this, including a bias towards males in the diagnostic process. Find out more about the differences in presentations of autism based on gender.
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کودکان
- Your child (and you) may receive the help and support you might need or desire earlier.
- Your child’s kindy or school, and teaching staff, may have a better understanding of your child’s strengths and needs – allowing them to support them more effectively.
- Your child’s friends and family friends may have a better understanding of your child’s strengths, needs and behaviours – allowing them to interact and support them more effectively.
- Your child may have a greater sense of self-identify if they understand themselves better .
- Your child may have increased confidence knowing they are part of a larger group of children on the autism spectrum.
بزرگسالان
- Assist you to receive any appropriate funding, support and help you might desire.
- خانواده ، دوستان و همکاران کار شما (اگر انتخاب کنید که به آنها بگویید) ممکن است درک بهتری از نیازهای شما داشته باشد-و به آنها اجازه می دهد تا به طور موثرتری از شما حمایت کنند.
- اگر خودتان را درک کنید ، ممکن است احساس هویت بیشتری داشته باشید-و طیف-بهتر.
- شما ممکن است درک بهتری از تجارب خود را به عنوان یک کودک داشته باشد.
- You may benefit from the support and friendship of a larger group of other autistic adults.
Getting a diagnosis – children < 18 years
If you have questions about your child’s development, it’s important to raise them with a qualified professional, including a General Practitioner (GP) who may refer your child for an autism assessment.
Alternatively, if you have questions about your child’s development, and think that they may be autistic, you can refer them directly to a number of professionals that can assess for autism.
گرفتن یک تشخیص – بزرگسالان > 18 سال
The assessment process as an adults might look a bit different than that for children. Generally, referrals for adult diagnosis are made by you, as an adult. Referrals can also be made by individuals, parent or carer or by your partner with your consent.
بحث در مورد توسعه خود را با پزشک متخصص GP یا مربوطه می تواند مفید باشد قبل از ارجاع ، به عنوان مراقبت های بهداشتی حرفه ای خود را ممکن است ارجاع به انجام یک ارزیابی روانی و یا روانی. گفتار درمانگر نیز می تواند برای ارزیابی مهارت های ارتباطی اجتماعی شما مشورت شود.
چه باید بکنید پس از تشخیص
A diagnosis of autism can raise many emotions – relief at finally having an answer to some of the questions that you may have had about your or your child’s development, excitement, sadness, fear or even grief. All of these feelings and emotions are okay and should be allowed to run their course.
در یک سطح عملی ، داشتن یک تشخیص می تواند شما را با طیف گسترده ای از خدمات موجود و پشتیبانی پیوند دهد.
چه شرایط دیگر با اختلال طیف اتیسم رخ می دهد ؟
کتابچه راهنمای تشخیصی فعلی برای اوتیسم ، یادداشت های DSM-5 که ۷۰ ٪ از زمان تشخیص اوتیسم با شرایط اضافی و یا تشخیص ، و ۴۰ ٪ از زمان توسط دو یا چند شرایط اضافی تشخیص همراه است.
این شرایط مشترک می تواند در هر زمان در توسعه فرد ظاهر شود ، و برخی ممکن است تا بعد در نوجوانی و یا حتی بزرگسالی ظاهر می شود.
در اینجا یک لیست از شرایط کلیدی است که می تواند علاوه بر تشخیص اوتیسم رخ دهد.