{"id":9513,"date":"2026-08-25T14:57:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylightpsychiatry.local\/?page_id=9513"},"modified":"2026-09-30T11:26:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:26:58","slug":"about-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/pl\/about-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd\/","title":{"rendered":"About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns top_col_universal is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Autism <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p_lead wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes referred to as autism spectrum disorder or condition  (autism) is a developmental condition that affects communication and behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is said to be a \u201cdevelopmental disorder\u201d because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. However, it commonly takes much longer to recognise and diagnose someone as autistic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/top_about_autism-1-1024x605.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/top_about_autism-1-1024x605.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/top_about_autism-1-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/top_about_autism-1-768x454.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/top_about_autism-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/top_about_autism-1.webp 1221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"p_lead wp-block-paragraph\">Wed\u0142ug&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/psychiatrists\/practice\/dsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Diagnostyczny i statystyczny podr\u0119cznik zaburze\u0144 psychicznych (DSM-5)<\/a>osoby z ASD maj\u0105:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>Trudno\u015bci z komunikacj\u0105 i interakcj\u0105 z innymi lud\u017ami<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ograniczone zainteresowania i powtarzaj\u0105ce si\u0119 zachowania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symptoms that impact the person\u2019s ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autism is known as a \u201cspectrum\u201d condition because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience throughout their lives at different times. Autism occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Although it can bring lifelong challenges, support and adjustments can improve a person\u2019s symptoms and ability to function well and live a happy, healthy life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/autism_1200x630-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/autism_1200x630-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/autism_1200x630-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/autism_1200x630-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/autism_1200x630-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/autism_1200x630.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mid_col_white\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs and Symptoms of Autism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Komunikacja spo\u0142eczna \/ zachowania interakcyjne mog\u0105 obejmowa\u0107:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>Nawi\u0105zywanie niewielkiego lub niesp\u00f3jnego kontaktu wzrokowego<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tendencja do nie patrzenia na ludzi i nie s\u0142uchania ich<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rzadko dzieli si\u0119 rado\u015bci\u0105 z przedmiot\u00f3w lub czynno\u015bci, wskazuj\u0105c lub pokazuj\u0105c rzeczy innym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nie reagowanie lub powolne reagowanie na kogo\u015b, kto wo\u0142a jego imi\u0119 lub na inne werbalne pr\u00f3by zwr\u00f3cenia na siebie uwagi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trudno\u015bci z rozmow\u0105 w t\u0119 i z powrotem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cz\u0119sto m\u00f3wi d\u0142ugo na ulubiony temat, nie zauwa\u017caj\u0105c, \u017ce inni nie s\u0105 zainteresowani lub nie daj\u0105c innym szansy na odpowied\u017a.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mimika twarzy, ruchy i gesty, kt\u00f3re nie pasuj\u0105 do tego, co si\u0119 m\u00f3wi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posiadanie nietypowego tonu g\u0142osu, kt\u00f3ry mo\u017ce brzmie\u0107 \u015bpiewnie lub p\u0142asko i przypomina\u0107 robota.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problemy ze zrozumieniem punktu widzenia innej osoby lub niezdolno\u015b\u0107 do przewidywania lub rozumienia dzia\u0142a\u0144 innych os\u00f3b.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ograniczaj\u0105ce \/ powtarzaj\u0105ce si\u0119 zachowania mog\u0105 obejmowa\u0107:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>Repeating certain behaviours or exhibiting behaviours which may seem unusual to others. For example, repeating words or phrases, which is called&nbsp;echolalia or making repeated movements such as flapping or spinning, which is called stimming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trwa\u0142e, intensywne zainteresowanie pewnymi tematami, takimi jak liczby, szczeg\u00f3\u0142y lub fakty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having overly focused interests, such as moving objects or parts of objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting upset by any changes in routine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bycie bardziej lub mniej wra\u017cliwym ni\u017c inne osoby na bod\u017ace sensoryczne, takie jak \u015bwiat\u0142o, ha\u0142as, ubranie lub temperatura.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Autistic people may also experience sleep problems and irritability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Although autistic people experience many challenges, they may also have many strengths, including:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>Zdolno\u015b\u0107 do szczeg\u00f3\u0142owego uczenia si\u0119 i zapami\u0119tywania informacji przez d\u0142ugi czas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bycie silnymi wzrokowcami i s\u0142uchowcami<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excelling in maths, science, music, or art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Every autistic person is individual and has their own strengths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-mike-jones-9050630-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-mike-jones-9050630-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-mike-jones-9050630-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-mike-jones-9050630-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-mike-jones-9050630-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-mike-jones-9050630.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_hiker-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_hiker-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_hiker-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_hiker-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_hiker.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p_lead wp-block-paragraph\">While scientists don\u2019t know the exact causes of autism, research suggests that genes can act together with influences from the environment to affect development in ways that lead to autism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although scientists are still trying to understand why some people are autistic and other aren\u2019t, some things make it more likely, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>Having an autistic sibling or an autistic parent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posiadanie starszych rodzic\u00f3w<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having certain genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and Rett syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bardzo niska masa urodzeniowa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mid_col_mintlighter is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosing Autism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p_lead wp-block-paragraph\">Doctors diagnose autism by looking at a person\u2019s behaviour and development. It is important for those with concerns to seek out assessment as soon as possible so that a diagnosis can be made, and support and adjustments can be put in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diagnosing autism in adults is often more difficult than diagnosing autism in children. In adults, some autism symptoms can overlap with symptoms of other mental-health disorders, such as anxiety or attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is why we conduct a mental health review by an experienced psychiatrist to confirm the diagnosis and ensure that other mental health disorders are not causing similar symptoms. Additionally, treatment for underlying mental health disorders can be provided. Although it is important to note that you can be autistic and also have mental health diagnoses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adults who notice the signs and symptoms of autism should talk with a doctor and ask for a referral for an autism assessment. While testing for autism in adults is an ever changing process, referrals typically come from the General Practitioner or a secondary mental health team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blogpost_1200x630_therapy-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Terapia\" class=\"wp-image-11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blogpost_1200x630_therapy-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blogpost_1200x630_therapy-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blogpost_1200x630_therapy-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blogpost_1200x630_therapy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_psychotherapysession-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_psychotherapysession-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_psychotherapysession-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_psychotherapysession-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_psychotherapysession.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cz\u0119\u015b\u0107 procesu mo\u017ce obejmowa\u0107 ocen\u0119 przesiewow\u0105. Ekspert zapyta o obawy, takie jak:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>Wyzwania zwi\u0105zane z interakcjami spo\u0142ecznymi i komunikacj\u0105<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problemy sensoryczne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"list_sp\">Powtarzaj\u0105ce si\u0119 zachowania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Odsetki zastrze\u017cone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about the adult\u2019s developmental history will help in making an accurate diagnosis, so an autism evaluation may include talking with parents or other family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting a correct diagnosis of autism as an adult can help a person understand past difficulties, identify his or her strengths, and obtain the right kind of help. Studies are now underway to determine the types of services and support that are most helpful for improving the functioning and community integration of autistic young people and adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niekt\u00f3re osoby do\u015bwiadczaj\u0105 trudno\u015bci w p\u00f3\u017aniejszym okresie \u017cycia, takich jak trudno\u015bci w pracy, problemy ma\u0142\u017ce\u0144skie lub problemy ze zdrowiem psychicznym.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to the diagnosis of autism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">W 2013 r. zmieniona wersja&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/psychiatrists\/practice\/dsm\">Diagnostyczny i statystyczny podr\u0119cznik zaburze\u0144 psychicznych (DSM)<\/a>&nbsp;zosta\u0142 wydany. Ta rewizja zmieni\u0142a spos\u00f3b klasyfikacji i diagnozowania autyzmu. Korzystaj\u0105c z poprzedniej wersji DSM, u os\u00f3b mo\u017cna by\u0142o zdiagnozowa\u0107 jedno z kilku odr\u0119bnych schorze\u0144:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zaburzenie autystyczne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zesp\u00f3\u0142 Aspergera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wszechobecne zaburzenia rozwojowe nieokre\u015blone inaczej (PDD-NOS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the current revised version of the\u00a0DSM\u00a0(the\u00a0DSM-5), these separate conditions have been combined into one diagnosis called \u201cautism spectrum disorder.\u201d Using the\u00a0DSM-5, for example, people who were previously diagnosed as having Asperger\u2019s syndrome would now be diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or, as preferred by many autistic people, autism spectrum condition (ASC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the \u201cofficial\u201d diagnosis of autism has changed, there is nothing wrong with continuing to use terms such as Asperger\u2019s syndrome to describe oneself or to identify with a peer group if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_beach-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Pla\u017ca\" class=\"wp-image-891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_beach-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Featured_1200x900_beach.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rozwi\u0105\u017c test na autyzm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p_lead wp-block-paragraph\">Je\u015bli obawiasz si\u0119, \u017ce mo\u017cesz mie\u0107 autyzm, kliknij link i wype\u0142nij 10-punktowy kwestionariusz dotycz\u0105cy autyzmu (AQ10) dost\u0119pny na stronie internetowej NICE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jest to kwestionariusz przesiewowy, kt\u00f3ry nale\u017cy wype\u0142ni\u0107 przed skierowaniem przez lekarza rodzinnego do jakiejkolwiek us\u0142ugi diagnostycznej dotycz\u0105cej autyzmu.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg142\/resources\/autism-spectrum-quotient-aq10-test-143968\">tutaj<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skylight Psychiatry\u2019s Autism Diagnostic Process Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wi\u0119cej szczeg\u00f3\u0142\u00f3w podajemy w naszym pakiecie rejestracyjnym dla wszystkich pacjent\u00f3w, kt\u00f3rzy s\u0105 poddawani ocenie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to expect during your autism assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Blogpost_1200x630_autism-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Blogpost_1200x630_autism-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Blogpost_1200x630_autism-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Blogpost_1200x630_autism-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Blogpost_1200x630_autism.jpg 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card_stages is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_bluelight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Krok 1<\/strong> We get to know you <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 256C0 397.4 114.6 512 256 512s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256zM297 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L120 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l214.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L409 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L297 385z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start by gathering information about you, your experiences, and what has led you to seek an assessment. Please tell us if there is anything that would make the assessment process easier for you. We will do our best to make reasonable adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_bluelight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Krok 2<\/strong> We follow national guidance <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 256C0 397.4 114.6 512 256 512s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256zM297 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L120 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l214.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L409 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L297 385z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your assessment follows NICE guidance, which means it is carried out in line with recognised national standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_bluelight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Krok 3<\/strong> You complete questionnaires and meet with a clinician <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 256C0 397.4 114.6 512 256 512s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256zM297 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L120 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l214.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L409 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L297 385z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be asked to complete questionnaires and talk with a clinician about your mental health, past experiences, physical health, and day-to-day life (usually a virtual appointment)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card_stages is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_bluelight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Krok 4<\/strong> We look at your early development and current presentation <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 256C0 397.4 114.6 512 256 512s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256zM297 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L120 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l214.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L409 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L297 385z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where possible, we may ask someone who knew you as a child to share information about your early development. You will also complete a second appointment, which is an observational assessment such as the ADOS-2 (In person appointment)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_bluelight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong> Our clinical team reviews everything carefully <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 256C0 397.4 114.6 512 256 512s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256zM297 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L120 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l214.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L409 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L297 385z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A team of experienced clinicians reviews all the information gathered. A consultant psychiatrist is involved in reaching the final diagnostic outcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_bluelight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6<\/strong> You will receive your diagnostic outcome and, if diagnosed, a link to our post diagnostic resource hub <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 256C0 397.4 114.6 512 256 512s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256zM297 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L120 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l214.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L409 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L297 385z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few weeks after your diagnostic outcome email, you will receive a full report explaining the assessment outcome and the reasons for it. We also provide a shorter version that we share with your referring GP and that you can choose to share with others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card_stages is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_bluelight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7<\/strong> You access the post diagnostic support hub at your own time and pace <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 256C0 397.4 114.6 512 256 512s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256zM297 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L120 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l214.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L409 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L297 385z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A link will be sent to you, please keep this safe so you can access the resource and support hub at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box_bluelight is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8<\/strong> Further support after diagnosis <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 256C0 397.4 114.6 512 256 512s256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256zM297 385c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l71-71L120 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l214.1 0-71-71c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0L409 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L297 385z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel a dedicated post diagnostic support (PDS) session with us would be valuable to you, you will be invited to complete a PDS Discussion Planner. This will enable our staff to ensure your session is meaningful and covers the topics you feel you need support with. Time is limited so we want to ensure you get the most out of your session. There is a waiting list for PDS sessions which you will be added to once you\u2019ve completed your PDS Discussion Planner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Autism Sometimes referred to as autism spectrum disorder or condition (autism) is a developmental condition that affects communication and behaviour. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is said to be a \u201cdevelopmental disorder\u201d because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. 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