Diagnosis and Following Diagnosis Films

Waiting for an Assessment

This film has been created by the NDAS team and looks at the current (April 2023) assessment situation in Highland. It also covers how the service works in terms of what may be diagnosed and who is involved, plus who can help your family while you are on the waiting list.

What is the Difference Between a Learning Disability & Learning Difficulty?

Rachael Geddes, Autism Practitioner, explains the difference between a learning Disability and a Learning Difficulty.

Creating an Individual Profile for your Autistic Child

This film looks at creating an individual profile for a child to better understand their autism and their individual needs. It looks at the strengths, struggles and strategies for each element of the diagnosis: Communication, Social Interaction, Flexibility & Routine and Sensory Processing. This will help anyone working with the child to better understand them.

Telling your Child about a Diagnosis

Knowing what to tell a child can be very difficult for parents and carers. This positive presentation emphasises that autism is a difference, not a deficit, and looks at how, when and what to tell a child about their diagnosis.