Attention Deficit Disorder is a term used to describe a condition where the person is experiences a persistent pattern of inattention above the levels expected for their mental and chronological age

Process of gauging the development, strengths and weaknesses of a child/person carried out by trained professionals using internationally recognised assessment tools specific to their discipline in tandem with observation and parental/carers input.

An autistic spectrum disorder where difficulties with social interaction and related communication, rigidity in routine, activities and interests , sensory and stereotypical behaviours exist alongside normal cognitive functioning and language development.

A semi-structures standardized assessment measure of communication, social interaction and play for individuals suspected with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A term used to describe the range of abilities and disabilities across the autistic community which can be defined as Severe, Moderate, Mild, High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS.

The use of other tools to enable a child to develop communication and/or language skills. They may include sign language, PECS (seebelow) and assistive technology (see below).

A term used to define the intellectual capacity of an individual based upon the assessment of a wide range of skill, non verbal practical reasoning skills, memory and processing speed.

The cluster of various skills relating to one area of development ie, speech and language development, motor development, social and personal skills, daily skills and practical reasoning skills.

The recognition of a disability, disorder or condition, as defined by specific characterists or symptoms.

The official system for classification of psychological and psychiatric disorders prepared and published by the American Psychiatric Association and one of the internationally recognised diagnostic tools for ASD.