A diagnosis of ASC is recognised as a lifelong condition. This means that this is a condition which will continue into adulthood, however this does not always mean that a person will need the same level of support. Each child diagnosed with ASC will have their own unique strengths and challenges. This means the impact of the diagnosis is different for every family. Many children as they move into adulthood will develop ways to manage challenges and grow their strengths, this can be with ongoing care and support or in some cases with no support, depending on their individual needs. A person’s needs can change overtime with age, development, life experiences and circumstances, sometimes needs can increase during adolescence and/or in adulthood.
Through our service we will build a profile of your child or young person’s individual needs, looking at both their strengths and challenges. We will complete a report following a full assessment. The report will include any diagnosis. Please note a diagnosis is not given in every circumstance. This report will be fully explained to you during your post-assessment feedback appointment. During this appointment we will explain:
Please see our Assessment section for more information.
You can also share this report and use it as a useful tool in supporting people to understand your child better and put in place the right care and support if needed. Here is a quick link to some useful resources: