[Place and role of caregivers of young people with autism spectrum disorders]. / Place et rôle des aidants de jeunes avec troubles du spectre de l'autisme.

The question of the place and role of caregivers, most often parents, for children with autism spectrum disorders has undergone significant change in recent years. It is now proven that when a parent acquires knowledge about autism, he is able to interact in a functional way and thus to use more effective educational methods with his child.

[Support for young people with autism spectrum disorder]. / L'accompagnement des jeunes avec trouble du spectre de l'autisme.

The support given to young people, children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is multidisciplinary and comprises medical, psychological and social care. It is provided after the diagnosis of ASD by specialised professionals. This assessment and support are subject to guidelines. They are undertaken in association with the family of the young people concerned.

[Assessment of autism spectrum disorder in young people]. / Évaluation du trouble du spectre de l'autisme chez les jeunes.

Autism is currently considered as a neurodevelopmental disorder called "autism spectrum disorder" (ASD). Its diagnosis is based on assessments focusing on two main areas: the presence of persistent impairments in communication and social interactions in varied contexts, as well as the presence of a stereotypical or repetitive nature of the subject's movements, use of objects or language. The complementary functional diagnosis enables a personalised project to be constructed taking into account the resources and difficulties of the individual with ASD. It focuses on cognitive, communication, psychomotor skills, as well as the degree of autonomy and the psycho-emotional resources.