Diagnosis
Everything families and individuals need to know about recognising the signs of autism, getting referred, going through assessment, and what happens next.
Parents & carers
Signs of autism
Early indicators and traits across ages — what to look out for and what is reassuringly normal.
Autism in children
How autism can present in pre-school and primary-age children.
Autism in girls
Why autism is often missed in girls, including masking and subtler presentations.
Autism in adults
Late-identified autism, the value of self-understanding and how to seek assessment as an adult.
Referral process
How GP referrals work in the UK and what to ask for.
NHS assessments
What an NHS autism assessment involves and typical timelines.
Private assessments
When a private assessment may help, what it costs, and how to choose a clinician.
Preparing for an assessment
Practical tips, what to bring and how to describe your child or yourself accurately.
After diagnosis support
First steps after a diagnosis — emotional, educational and practical.
Getting a second opinion
When and how to request a reassessment or a second opinion.