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کودکان

Some people put off getting your child assessed for autism and take a ‘wait and see… things might change with age’ approach. However, if your child is autistic, an early diagnosis can be beneficial in several ways:

• Your child (and you) may receive the help and support you might need or desire earlier.
• Your child’s educators at kindy or school, may have a better understanding of your child’s strengths and needs – allowing more effective support.
• 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-identity 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, and part of the Autistic community.

بزرگسالان

If you’re an adult and think you may be autistic, a diagnosis may give you an enhanced understanding of yourself, and can support in a range of ways. It may:                                               

• Assist you to receive any appropriate funding, support and help you might desire.
• Your family, friends and work colleagues (if you choose to tell them) may have a better understanding of your needs – and allow them to support you more effectively.
• 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.

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گرفتن یک تشخیص – بزرگسالان > 18 سال

The assessment process as an adult 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.

Discussing your development with a GP or relevant professional can be also useful prior to referral, as your health care professionals may make referrals to undertake a psychological or psychiatric assessment. A speech therapist could also be consulted to assess your social communication skills.

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