Female presentation of Autism Tag

The Devastating Impact of Missed Autism Diagnoses: A Look at the St. George’s House Report

Understanding the crisis of Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) allegations and its profound connection to undiagnosed autism.  Here at Help for Psychology, we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care and support for children and families. A crucial part of this commitment is staying at the forefront of our field’s latest research and discussions. That’s why we...Learn More

Diagnostic concerns and revisions to the DSM 5

Since the launch in March 2022 of the updated DSM-5 (now known as the DSM-5-TR), we have received a number of enquiries from people concerned about changes to the DSM-5 Autism diagnostic criteria. For those who are not aware, the DSM, (which stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), is the guideline where the criteria for diagnosing Autism are written down. The DSM is...Learn More

The need for better diagnoses

Adult diagnosis, mis-diagnosis, and experience of parenting for autistic women Over the years I have spent a great deal of my working life as part of a multi-disciplinary team assessing both children and adults for Autism.  When I first started work in the NHS in 2001, we saw very few girls or young women in our service.  I have written before about my shock, when over ten years later, whilst...Learn More