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Referrals for a diagnostic assessment for autism are usually made by a GP or another health care professional working within the NHS, although in some cases education professionals may make the referral. Self-referral is offered by some, but very few, autism diagnostic services in the UK.
The National Psychology Clinic provides a range of multidisciplinary team (MDT) services for adults with suspected autism or who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum condition, and their families.
What services do we offer? We offer a range of specialist diagnostic and assessment services for children, young people and adults with possible autism, using the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) alongside other assessment tools as recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).
- How to Get An Autism Assessment
- What You Can Do While You Wait For An Assessment
- Getting The Result
- If You Do Not Agree with The Result
You need to be referred for an assessment by someone such as a GP or special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) staff at your child's school. You may have to wait a few months to get an appointment. Find out how to get diagnosed
If you think you or your child need support at school, home or at work, you can start getting help before having an assessment. You can: 1. ask a GP if the assessment team can suggest any support groups 2. ask a GP to refer your child for speech and language therapy 3. find a local support group using the National Autistic Society services director...
When the assessment is finished, you'll be given a report saying what the team found. You may be given it by the team or get it in the post. The report will say: 1. if you or your child are autistic – it might say something like you "meet the criteria for autism spectrum diagnosis" 2. what you or your child might need help with – such as social int...
When you get the report, you may: 1. be told you or your child are not autistic 2. be asked to wait until your child is a bit older to be assessed again, as the signs of autism may not be clear 3. be given a diagnosis you do not agree with, such as a learning disability Ask the assessment team why they have made the diagnosis they have. The assessm...
Jan 31, 2023 · You should also be given contact details for local or national organisations specialising in ASD. These organisations may offer: information on courses about ASD; support for families with ASD, including the opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences; advice on benefits, rights and entitlements; Support for adults with autism
- The main signs of autism include problems communicating with and relating to other people (social communication difficulties). Other key signs incl...
- Most people with autism have noticeable signs during childhood. Parents might notice unusual behaviour and delays with development before the age o...
- There isn’t one single factor that causes autism, it’s likely to be a mixture of things. There may be a genetic link as autism can run in families....
- You will need an assessment from specialists in autism to get a diagnosis of autism. For children, this includes looking at your child’s behaviour...
Sep 28, 2011 · This guideline covers recognising and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder in children and young people from birth up to 19 years. It also covers referral. It aims to improve the experience of children, young people and those who care for them.
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The NHSGGC Adult Autism Team works to support adults (over eighteen years old) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The team offers a diagnostic service, and post-diagnostic information and support for people who have received a diagnosis.
