Condition
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A neurodevelopmental difference affecting social communication and behaviour.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a child communicates, plays, relates to others and processes sensory information. Autism is a spectrum: every autistic child has a unique profile of strengths and support needs. With early, structured and family-centred intervention, children make meaningful progress in communication, learning and independence.
Early signs
- Limited or no eye contact
- Does not respond to name by 12 months
- Delayed or absent speech
- Repetitive movements such as hand flapping
- Strong need for sameness and routine
- Unusual reactions to sound, texture or light
- Limited pretend play and peer interaction
How it is diagnosed
- Developmental and behavioural history
- Standardised autism assessment (ISAA / CARS / ADOS-informed)
- Speech, OT and psychology evaluations
- Hearing screening to rule out hearing loss
Our approach
- At Orange, every autistic child receives a multidisciplinary plan built after a joint assessment by speech, occupational, behaviour and psychology teams. Goals are functional, measurable and reviewed monthly with parents, and therapy is delivered through play in child-friendly sensory rooms.
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