One of our core values at Spectrum is that whenever a child or young person comes to us for an Autism assessment, we focus not just on their differences that indicate Autism, but we highlight and celebrate their strengths. Being identified as Autistic does not change the fact that each and every child or young person we see is a unique individual with a myriad of talents and positive attributes which need to be highlighted and put at the forefront of any communication with them. We want the children and young people we see to feel supported through their experience with us because fostering positive self-worth will enable newly identified Autistic children and young people to go out into the world with the courage to be their authentic selves.
Thanks to Viv Dawes, “an autistic/PDA/ADHD lived experience advocate, writer and trainer” who shared the positive quote from Wenn Lawson on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aldershotautisticambassador