NDIS Assessment Alice Springs
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As a popular idiom goes, “Different strokes for different folks”. This tells us that people are different and have different needs and wants, which also sets them apart from others. This is especially true for those afflicted with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These individuals may have challenges with their interactions and thought processing, which may be perceived as out of the norm for the rest of the population.
In Australia, about one in 150 individuals have autism. This disorder causes challenges for people around them because of the special care and attention that they require. At this point, there is no known cure yet for the mental illness and can just be managed through the help of mental health professionals and behavioural interventions.
Positive Moods aims to improve the services that are available for people with autism in Australia. They will provide citizens and residents of Alice Springs with the necessary support and resources so families of their clients can live as normally as possible.
Autism and Its Interplay with People and Environment
Individuals with autism often experience challenges in social interaction and communication. They may feel isolated from their peers due to their unique intelligence. At an early age, children with autism display repetitive and restricted behaviours. They usually avoid new things and express their emotions poorly. They prefer to communicate with signs and gestures instead of speaking. They also prefer to be alone in most cases.
On the other hand, some aspects of autism are simply brilliance. For some individuals, this condition makes them exceptional. Asperger’s Disorder is a subcategory of autism. Unlike other forms of autism, Asperger's Disorder doesn't have severe symptoms. Instead, it tends to be mild. Also, its patients usually have good cognitive and language skills.
Aside from having good language skills, individuals with Asperger's also have higher-than-average intelligence. This is a distinction that makes them different from the other individuals with autism.
Challenges with Autism
The main issue with autism is that people with the condition are not accepted by the other people around them. In a world where people with autism are regarded as out of the norm, they will be judged on their individuality. Without being able to control their condition, people with autism are often misunderstood, which can eventually lead to their developing mental health conditions.
Many people with autism require support and services, regardless of whether their case is mild or severe. The common struggles of people with autism include:
Anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders
Communication
Regulating emotions
Sensory processing issues
Executive planning challenges
Socialisation challenges
Symptoms of Autism
There's a link between brain development and autism. It's a condition that usually appears during early childhood, which includes restricted and repetitive behaviours.
Specifically, people exhibit the following signs and symptoms based on healthdirect.gov.au:
Lack of social and emotional engagement with people
Lack of non-verbal communication
Challenges in maintaining relationships appropriate to the age
Delayed speech and understanding of speech
Lack of eye contact when speaking
Loss of language at any point in life
Repetitive routines and patterns of behaviour
Distress during times of change
Strong reaction on sensory input such as sound, pain, or textures
Restricted and fixated interests
Shows aggression to others or oneself
It is vital to be on the lookout for warning signs of autism to provide early intervention. In this way, a better quality of life can be provided for the client and the family members.
Autism Assessment
Positive Moods works with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to provide citizens and residents of Alice Springs comprehensive and affordable services for people with mental and behavioural disorders.
As an advocate for people with autism, Positive Moods collaborates with its mental health practitioners to prevent the stigma of this disorder and to build awareness across Alice Springs and the rest of Australia.
Getting a diagnosis for ASD can be challenging since there is no standard test for the condition. Instead, doctors rely on a child's behaviour and developmental history to diagnose it. Individuals with autism will usually receive a series of assessments to reach a diagnosis. The evaluation involves carrying out various tasks and identifying possible triggers.
After collecting various details, the health professionals carry out a comprehensive evaluation to identify possible causes of the developmental delays and recommend interventions to address the behavioural challenges.
Early detection of ASD can be considered very reliable. However, some individuals are unable to receive a final diagnosis until they are adolescents or adults. The delay means they might not be able to get the early help that they need.
Why Conduct Early Assessment and Diagnosis
Most people avoid seeking help for their child or themselves due to the stigma surrounding autism. Others with autism or family members who have autism fear talking to a psychiatrist due to their condition.
For many families in Australia, specifically for Alice Springs, waiting for an autism assessment can be very challenging. It can be difficult to get an assessment done through the public system or pay thousands of dollars for a private one. With Positive Moods’ NDIS Assessment, clients will be able to receive support to care for their child or family member with ASD. It also helps them to better understand their condition.
It should also be realised that through early intervention and diagnosis, clients can minimise the cost of treatment and improve their condition. Studies show that individuals who receive an early diagnosis are more likely to exhibit improved cognitive, developmental, and social skills.
Without a diagnosis, life can be difficult for an undiagnosed individual. Having a diagnosis helps to make the life of the person easier for everyone involved because they have the ways and means to manage ASD and have the access to the support they need. A diagnosis can help prevent further distress and developing other behavioural conditions such as anxiety and depression.
It's important to talk to experts about the condition as soon as an individual shows an inclination to having ASD and get an assessment. Positive Moods has trained professionals in Alice Springs who can execute therapies for individuals with ASD. They can assess and come up with treatment plans to address the behavioural challenges, help the family by educating them about behaviours brought about by ASD, and support individuals with ASD to live their best life.
For more details on NDIS Assessments, citizens and residents of Ipswich who are existing participants or manifesting permanent and significant disability, may call Positive Moods on 1300 001 470, email at ndis@positivemoods.com.au, or fill in the contact form on https://www.positivemoods.com.au/contactus.