Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism is for many a lifelong developmental condition affecting how individuals communicate and relate to other people and the world around them. It is often referred to as an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Autism touches individuals in many different ways, although people with ASD will experience difficulties in two main areas: social communication and behaviour.

Professor Gillberg, a well-known and  highly respected professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at Gothenburg University in Gothenburg, Sweden, refers to autism as a collection of syndromes, unrelated in their root causes. A small percentage of these conditions have known genetic causes, the majority though, are associated with a range of environmental factors.

We provide full assessment of the physical and social contexts which may contribute to developmental difficulties and the severity of ASD symptoms. Our focus is to identify the root causes and modulators of the condition to develop evidence-based intervention strategies to improve the quality of life outcomes for both the person with disability and their parents. 

The Lauriston Centre is recognised for its ability to identify a set of unique person-centered solutions and to apply valid and meaningful evidence-based assessments to guide intervention.