FAQs

What is Autism?

Autism is known as a complex developmental disability. Experts believe that Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person's life. The condition is the result of  >> more

How is Autism diagnosed?

ASD varies widely in severity and symptoms and may go unrecognized, especially in mildly affected children or when it is masked by more debilitating handicaps. Very early indicators that  >> more

What causes Autism?

The following articles discuss some of the possible causes of autism  >> more

What are the signs of Autism?

How to identify Autism...this is a very common question for parents who suspect their child may be autistic. While there are a great diversity in the skills and behaviors of the  >> more

Sample Questions

These are a selection of typical questions asked with responses provided by experts.

Q - My son’s Speech and Language Therapist has recommended that we use ‘Objects of Reference’, what are these? Answer

Q - My 10-year old son is diagnosed with autism and has a severe learning disability. He has self-injured by hitting his head and banging his head on objects for many years. Although his school have tried many things to help with this problem, nothing has really made much difference. His school have now written to me saying that they would like an applied behaviour analyst to help with the problem, and the behaviour analyst has written to me saying that she would like to carry out an “experimental functional analysis” to help her understand why my son self-injures and to help her develop an intervention plan. I’m a bit worried because the procedure seems to involve deliberately putting my son into situations which might lead to him self-injuring. Should I agree to this procedure?  Answer

Q - My son is diagnosed with high-functioning autism. He started to speak at quite a young age, but his school want a speech and language therapist to assess him. He often finds meeting new people difficult. Is he likely to get any benefit from seeing the therapist? Answer