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Autism
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder which significantly affects verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction. Included in the term ‘Autism Spectrum Disorders’ (ASD) is also Asperger’s Syndrome (AS).
Studio III offer a range of customised services aimed to help individuals, parents and carers cope with the difficulties an ASD diagnosis can bring.
- Initial/follow-up diagnosis for individuals affected by ASD
- Advice and recommendations for behavioural intervention programmes
- Help, advice and support for coping with behavioural challenges
- Sensory assessments
- Functional analysis of behaviour
- Support and recommendations for external support services
- Implementation and design of appropriate communication systems
- Advice and recommendations for environmental changes or adaptations which may be beneficial for an individual with ASD
Please click here to read a case study of the work Studio III does in the area of Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Contact us on 01225-334111 to arrange a confidential discussion with one of our specialists or use our contact us page
The following websites may be of interest and help to individuals, their families, carers and professionals.
NAS (The National Autistic Society)
www.nas.org.uk
The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and
interests of all people with autism and to ensure that
they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
The Autism Research Institute
www.autismwebsite.com
The Autism Research Institute based in San Diego is world headquarters for
research and information on autism and related disorders.
BILD
www.bild.org.uk
The British Institute of Learning Disabilities is working to improve the
lives of people in the UK with a learning disability.
Autism West Midlands
www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Autism West Midlands are the principal provider of Autism specific services for children and
adults in the West Midlands region.
Book
www-users.cs.york.ac.uk/%7Ealistair/survival/
This website is a copy of the book ‘Coping: A Survival Guide for
People with Asperger Syndrome’ by Marc Segar.
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation
www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation is a small registered charity based
in central London,
England that is committed to promoting awareness and understanding
of Asperger's Syndrome.
Autism Awareness
www.autism-awareness.org.uk
This website is a meeting place for all people who care about autism - who want to raise
awareness, share information and ideas.
Autism Cymru
www.autismcymru.org
Autism Cymru has a national brief in Wales. Autism Cymru aims to make a real
difference to the provision
and delivery of services for people with autistic spectrum disorders in Wales.
Action for Autistic Spectrum Disorders
www.actionasd.org.uk
‘Action for Autistic Spectrum Disorders’ works to help people with
autistic spectrum disorders live their lives with
as much independence as possible by offering advice and support to all
who need it.
Autism London
www.autismlondon.org.uk
Autism London is a funded registered charity, originally formed in 1984 by parents
concerned about the lack of provision for people with autism and Asperger's
syndrome. They run parent/carer groups and Asperger's groups and have a London
helpline for individuals affected by ASDs.
Paul is a 14 year old young man with a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and severe learning difficulties. Paul lives in a registered care home for children with autism which he shares with two other children and stays with his parents every second weekend. Staff and parents were having increasing difficulties with managing Paul’s aggressive behaviour as well as frequent self injurious behaviour and felt as if these incidents occurred out of the blue.
Studio III Clinical Services carried out a functional assessment of Paul’s challenging behaviours and carried out extensive staff interviews to gain an understanding of the circumstances of the incidents of challenging behaviour. A sensory assessment was completed for Paul with his mother and key worker, observations with Paul in a variety of settings as well as environmental audit were also carried out.
The results of these assessments lead to recommendations for Low Arousal and autism training both for Paul’s staff team and his parents. Guidelines for reactive and proactive behavioural management were written which placed particular emphasis on Paul’s sensory difficulties and needs and recommendations to adapt the living environment to suit Paul’s individual needs were made. Intensive work in accordance with the Studio III position statement for self injurious behaviour was also undertaken and Paul was supported in learning self restraint methods during times of self injurious behaviour
Follow up visits have shown that the interventions have so far been successful in reducing incidents of challenging behaviour and improving Paul’s quality of life and access to activities. Ongoing support and work is being undertaken.
