Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. The internet is full of information regarding autism. The most reliable sources of information are the two organisations below:
The National Autistic Society
The Autism Education Trust (AET)
Look at their websites and search for the information you need.
If you are concerned that your child may have autistic traits please discuss this with your child’s class teacher. Where the school agrees that there is reason to believe a child has autism, we will support you in completing a referral form for the Specialist Assessment Service. This is a long process; the referral will not be accepted without a year of school-based evidence. Once accepted, there is currently a 19-month waiting list.
For further information and support, contact Autism West Midlands using the following link:
This provides support services to families and carers of autistic children, including an information helpline, family outreach workers, support groups and training.