Parents of a Child (Autism Assessment with School Impact)
The family approached AYC while seeking an Autism assessment for their daughter. They were looking for clarity, guidance, and a service that would treat their child as...
Parents of a Child (Autism & Learning Needs Assessment)
The family contacted AYC Psychology when they began exploring an Autism assessment for their young daughter, alongside concerns about possible Dyslexia...
Parents of a Child (Educational Assessment & EHCP Outcome)
Earlier this year, a young person we’ll call J was referred to AYC at a time when school had become increasingly difficult. J is a bright, capable, and sensory-sensitive child...
Parents of a Child (Strength-Based Autism Assessment – Secondary School Transition)
The family contacted AYC seeking a strength-based Autism assessment for their daughter as she approached a crucial transition into Year 11...
Adult (Autism Assessment with University Transition & Adjustments)
The client approached AYC seeking a comprehensive adult autism assessment. Like many adults pursuing a diagnosis later in life, they felt anxious about the process and concerned...
Parents of a Child (Learning & Neurodevelopmental Assessment with Home & School Impact)
The family initially contacted AYC feeling unsure which assessment their son needed. They were experiencing frequent overwhelm at school and meltdowns at home and were seeking...
Parents of a Child (ADHD Screening & QB Test)
The family contacted AYC to explore concerns around their daughter’s attention, focus, and possible ADHD...
Understanding Dyslexia: Beyond Reading Difficulties
Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that primarily affects reading, spelling and written language processing, it has nothing to do with intelligence...
Understanding Masking in Autism: Why It Happens and How to Help
Masking refers to the strategies autistic individuals may use to present themselves in ways that align with expected social norms...
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is characterised by an overwhelming need to avoid and resist everyday demands, which is closely linked to high levels of anxiety and a strong...