An interview with Angela Austin

The human spectrum approach to autistic spectrum disorder.

Autistic Spectrum Solutions offers help with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.

How to help those affected by autism

Use of psychotherapeutic approaches to reduce anxiety

  • Use of the latest research to make a positive difference
  • A unique service which incorporates three main areas of support:
    • Training
    • Consultancy for parents and therapists
    • Therapeutic support for families and children.

Signs of autism and Asperger’s syndrome.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, (ASD) is described as a triad of impairments in both adults and children. That is;

  • Impairment in ability to make social relationships, poor eye contact
  • Impairment in communication, this can be in speaking and in understanding
  • Impairment in problem solving around relationships with self and others.

Signs, symptoms and characteristics of Asperger’s syndrome?

Asperger’s  syndrome can be diagnosed in children and in adults.

Asperger symptoms  in both children and adults are;

  • Poor ability to socialise with others
  • Very literal use of language, don’t understand metaphors
  • Poor ability to read body language, tone of voice and facial expression. Can misunderstand
  • Tendency to be rigid in behaviours and resistant to change
  • Lack ability to understand the feelings of others
  • Can have obsessive interests and will talk about them endlessly
  • Not interested in listening to others interests
  • Can become socially isolated.

Adults and children on the autistic spectrum can be affected to varying degrees. The help we offer creates better understanding and reduces stress for all those affected by autism, Asperger’s  syndrome and other related pervasive developmental disorders  (PDD).