The Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic is a FaHCSIA Autism Panel Provider
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD, PDD NOS are Functional Disorders requiring expert Diagnosis, Biomedical assessment and treatment, ABA therapy and family support. The Clinical staff of the Behavioural Neurotherapy clinic and associated Health Professionals are committed to investigating and treating the many possible Biomedical and Physiological factors that underpin Autism Spectrum Disorders.We are committed and passionate about investigating and treating the possible underlying causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders. In line with international best practice recommendations, the clinic uses a multidisciplinary approach to assessment and intervention, drawing from current research in the areas of Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Genetics, Medicine, Nutrition, Neuroscience, and Microbiology.To this end we have introduced Pivotal Response Treatment into our ABA therapy.
Autism Victoria (Amaze) is the designated Autism Advisor for the state of Victoria, while the Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic is a FaHCSIA Autism Panel Provider. The clinic provides assessment and early intensive intervention (ABA based Therapy) for children with Autism, as well as providing the necessary parental support and training.
The root of the word autism is from two Greek words: "autos" which means "self", and "ismos" which means state of being. The combination "autism" is meant to describe a "self-absorbed state of being".The Autism Spectrum Disorders are a group of disorders with common deficits in three key areas: Communication, social interaction and imaginative thought and play.
Autism is defined by a list of behaviour criteria set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) of the American Psychiatric Association. The criteria is used to define subtypes of Autismin what has become known as "Autism Spectrum Disorders" (ASD). The word 'spectrum' reflects the fact that no two people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder behave the same. At the least affected end of the Autism spectrum diagnostic labels such as "Asperger's Syndrome", "High Functioning Autism" and "Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified" (PDD-NOS) are used. At the more impaired end labels such as "Autism", "Classic Autism" and "Kanner Autism" are used. Read more...
Autism is not diagnosed through any specific diagnostic laboratory tests. The diagnosis of Autism is based entirely on observation and classification of behaviours and does not take into account the underlying causal factors. A multi-disciplinary assessment is usually recommended for a diagnosis. At the Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic, younger children are assessed by a team of Allied Health Professionals, who will provide information that will enable parents to make educated decisions about our ABA program and Biomedical treatment approaches. For older children, teenagers and adults, a psychologist experienced with Autism Spectrum Disorders usually makes the diagnosis. We prefer to provide a diagnosis as early as possible preferably from approximately 18 months through to three years of age, to allow for early intensive intervention.
Evidence-based assessments for Autism in the areas of:
The assessment process may include:
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Autism Diagnosis, Assessment and Multidisciplinary Treatment