{"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\/tr\/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\">Buna g\u00f6re&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/psychiatrists\/practice\/dsm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mental Bozukluklar\u0131n Tan\u0131sal ve \u0130statistiksel El Kitab\u0131 (DSM-5)<\/a>, OSB olan ki\u015filerde:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>Di\u011fer insanlarla ileti\u015fim ve etkile\u015fimde zorluk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K\u0131s\u0131tl\u0131 ilgi alanlar\u0131 ve tekrarlayan davran\u0131\u015flar<\/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\">Sosyal ileti\u015fim \/ etkile\u015fim davran\u0131\u015flar\u0131 \u015funlar\u0131 i\u00e7erebilir:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>\u00c7ok az veya tutars\u0131z g\u00f6z temas\u0131 kurmak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0130nsanlara bakmama veya onlar\u0131 dinlememe e\u011filimi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nesnelerden veya etkinliklerden al\u0131nan keyfi nadiren ba\u015fkalar\u0131na i\u015faret ederek veya g\u00f6stererek payla\u015fmak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ad\u0131n\u0131 s\u00f6yleyen birine ya da dikkat \u00e7ekmek i\u00e7in yap\u0131lan di\u011fer s\u00f6zl\u00fc giri\u015fimlere yan\u0131t vermemek ya da yava\u015f yan\u0131t vermek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0130leri geri konu\u015fmalarda zorluklar ya\u015famak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genellikle ba\u015fkalar\u0131n\u0131n ilgilenmedi\u011fini fark etmeden veya ba\u015fkalar\u0131na cevap verme \u015fans\u0131 tan\u0131madan favori bir konu hakk\u0131nda uzun uzun konu\u015fmak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S\u00f6ylenenlerle uyu\u015fmayan y\u00fcz ifadelerine, hareketlere ve jestlere sahip olmak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kula\u011fa \u015fark\u0131 s\u00f6yler gibi veya d\u00fcz ve robot gibi gelebilecek al\u0131\u015f\u0131lmad\u0131k bir ses tonuna sahip olmak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ba\u015fka bir ki\u015finin bak\u0131\u015f a\u00e7\u0131s\u0131n\u0131 anlamakta g\u00fc\u00e7l\u00fck \u00e7ekmek veya di\u011fer insanlar\u0131n davran\u0131\u015flar\u0131n\u0131 tahmin edememek veya anlayamamak<\/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\">K\u0131s\u0131tlay\u0131c\u0131 \/ tekrarlay\u0131c\u0131 davran\u0131\u015flar \u015funlar\u0131 i\u00e7erebilir:<\/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>Say\u0131lar, ayr\u0131nt\u0131lar veya ger\u00e7ekler gibi belirli konulara s\u00fcrekli ve yo\u011fun bir ilgi duymak<\/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>I\u015f\u0131k, g\u00fcr\u00fclt\u00fc, giysi veya s\u0131cakl\u0131k gibi duyusal girdilere kar\u015f\u0131 di\u011fer insanlardan daha fazla veya daha az hassas olmak<\/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>Bir \u015feyleri ayr\u0131nt\u0131l\u0131 olarak \u00f6\u011frenebilme ve bilgileri uzun s\u00fcre hat\u0131rlayabilme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>G\u00fc\u00e7l\u00fc g\u00f6rsel ve i\u015fitsel \u00f6\u011frenenler olmak<\/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>Ya\u015fl\u0131 ebeveynlere sahip olmak<\/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>\u00c7ok d\u00fc\u015f\u00fck do\u011fum a\u011f\u0131rl\u0131\u011f\u0131<\/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=\"Terapi\" 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>S\u00fcrecin bir par\u00e7as\u0131 da tarama de\u011ferlendirmesini i\u00e7erebilir. Uzman a\u015fa\u011f\u0131daki gibi endi\u015feler hakk\u0131nda sorular soracakt\u0131r:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_sp\">\n<li>Sosyal etkile\u015fim ve ileti\u015fim zorluklar\u0131<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duyusal sorunlar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"list_sp\">Tekrarlayan davran\u0131\u015flar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K\u0131s\u0131tlanm\u0131\u015f faizler<\/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\">Baz\u0131 ki\u015filer hayatlar\u0131n\u0131n ilerleyen d\u00f6nemlerinde i\u015f, evlilik veya ruh sa\u011fl\u0131\u011f\u0131 sorunlar\u0131 gibi zorluklar ya\u015fayabilmektedir.<\/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\">2013 y\u0131l\u0131nda g\u00f6zden ge\u00e7irilmi\u015f bir versiyonu&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/psychiatrists\/practice\/dsm\">Mental Bozukluklar\u0131n Tan\u0131sal ve \u0130statistiksel El Kitab\u0131 (DSM)<\/a>&nbsp;yay\u0131nland\u0131. Bu revizyon otizmin s\u0131n\u0131fland\u0131r\u0131lma ve te\u015fhis edilme \u015feklini de\u011fi\u015ftirdi. DSM'nin \u00f6nceki versiyonu kullan\u0131ld\u0131\u011f\u0131nda, insanlara birka\u00e7 ayr\u0131 durumdan biri te\u015fhisi konulabiliyordu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Otistik bozukluk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asperger sendromu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aksi belirtilmemi\u015f yayg\u0131n geli\u015fimsel bozukluk (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=\"Plaj\" 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\">Otizm Testini Yap\u0131n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p_lead wp-block-paragraph\">Otistik olabilece\u011finizden endi\u015fe ediyorsan\u0131z, ba\u011flant\u0131y\u0131 takip edin ve NICE web sitesinde bulunan Otizm b\u00f6l\u00fcm\u00fc 10 puanl\u0131k anketi (AQ10) doldurun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bu, bir pratisyen hekim taraf\u0131ndan herhangi bir otizm tan\u0131 hizmetine y\u00f6nlendirilmeden \u00f6nce doldurulmas\u0131 gereken tarama anketidir&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg142\/resources\/autism-spectrum-quotient-aq10-test-143968\">Burada<\/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\">De\u011ferlendirme alt\u0131nda olan t\u00fcm hastalar i\u00e7in kay\u0131t paketimizde daha fazla ayr\u0131nt\u0131 sunuyoruz.<\/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>Ad\u0131m 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>Ad\u0131m 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>Ad\u0131m 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>Ad\u0131m 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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