Autism Diagnosis & Neurodivergent Assessment: How to Get Started

Recording date: 26th May 2022 For more information on Workplace Needs Assessments, please visit this link: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ca... Come and join our upcoming neurodiversity events at http://exceptionalindividualsevents.e... Please register now to secure your place! About this event How to Get a Neurodivergent Diagnostic Assessment" is an informative webinar by Exceptional Individuals that focuses on the process of obtaining a diagnostic assessment for dyslexia, autism, dyspraxia, and ADHD. This webinar will provide participants with valuable insights into the diagnostic assessment process, and how it can lead to a better understanding of neurodivergent conditions. The presentation delivered by Nat Hawley is designed for anyone who is considering seeking a diagnostic assessment for themselves or a loved one. It will cover the steps in obtaining a diagnostic assessment, what to expect during the assessment process, and how to access support and accommodations following a diagnosis. Overall, "How to Get a #Neurodivergent Diagnostic Assessment" is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to better understand the process of obtaining a diagnostic assessment for #dyslexia, #autism, #dyspraxia, and #ADHD. It is an engaging and informative webinar that will leave participants with a greater appreciation of the unique challenges individuals face with these conditions and the support and accommodations available to them. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - About Exceptional Individuals 01:48 - How to Get a Neurodivergent Diagnostic Assessment 02:09 - What We Do 02:44 - The Future of Neurodiversity webinar 03:08 - Why would you want to get an assessment? 06:13 - Why have a Diagnostic Assessment? 09:53 - Equality Act 2010 10:56 - DSM-5 12:33 - ICD-11 13:10 - Types of Neurodivergence 16:01 - Autism 16:26 - What is your experience on accessing an autism assessment? 20:43 - What does autism 'look' like in adults? 23:28 - How do you feel about autism assessments? 24:31 - Do you feel autism assessments are age-appropriate? 26:14 - Do you feel autism assessments are gender-appropriate? 27:37 - A survey of autistic adults on the optimal diagnostic 29:01 - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 29:27 - Autism assessment via Telehealth (First slide) 30:01 - Would you rather an assessment online or face-to-face? 30:52 - Autism assessment via Telehealth (Second slide) 31:44 - How to get an ASD assessment/How were you, or others you know, referred for a diagnosis? 32:55 - How to get an ASD assessment 34:11 - Which diagnostic pathways work best? 37:21 - Dyslexia 38:13 - How did you or someone you know get diagnosed for dyslexia? 39:45 - Bangor Dyslexia Test (BDT) for use with adults 41:33 - ADHD/Who was the first person to pick up on your neurodivergence? 42:32 - QbTest for ADHD 43:38 - Dyspraxia/Comorbidity 45:11 - Executive functions of children with dyspraxia 45:47 - If you get nowhere with your GP, try... 47:27 - A diagnostic assessment can only be carried out by a certified person 48:49 - Online Neurodiversity Tests 49:51 - Workplace Needs Assessments 50:57 - Any questions? 54:01 - Exceptional Individuals YouTube channel 54:20 - Future Webinars 54:55 - Autism Opportunities Facebook Group/What happens next? 55:56 - End screen The Future of Neurodiversity webinar:    • Future Autism: Where Neurodiversity is Tak...   Autism Opportunities Facebook Group:   / autismopportunities   Our other material on getting a neurodivergent diagnosis Getting an Autism Diagnosis video:    • Autism Decoded: Navigating the Journey to ...   How to Know If You Are Neurodivergent blog post: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ab... How Can Adults Get Tested for Dyslexia? blog post: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ab... How Does a GP test for Dyspraxia? blog post: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ab... How is ADHD Diagnosed? blog post: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ab... Lower thirds by Minna Picture from Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/uk/search?k=l... Our website: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ Our YouTube channel:    / @exceptionalindividuals   Please follow us on social media Facebook:   / exceptionalindividuals   Twitter:   / exceptional_ind   Instagram:   / exceptional_individuals