Assessment for Autism
Autism diagnosis will involve a few meetings with a multidisciplinary medical and health professional team. Your child may be asked to attend a series of appointments to observe and assess specific skills and activities. Once this process is complete, a diagnosis of Autism may be confirmed.
Information and support can be found on the websites listed below. However, a referral for an assessment must be made by a GP, health visitor, or school staff.
Diagnosing children under 12 years of age
Social Communication and Autism Assessment at Whittington Health NHS Trust
Diagnosing young people between 12 and 17.5 years of age
Autism assessment service at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
17.5 years and over
GPs may refer people 17.5 years and over to the Neuro Developmental Disorders: Adult Autism Diagnostic service at North London NHS Foundation Trust.