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Autism resources in United Kingdom

In the UK, people can speak with a GP about an autism assessment. These official and national sources explain the next steps.

National resources

  • NHS — Autism assessments (opens in new tab)

    Official NHS

    Audience:
    Children, adults and families
    How it helps:
    Explains that you can speak with a GP about an assessment, and GPs can refer children and adults to local autism teams. In England, Right to Choose may allow people to choose an NHS assessment service with shorter waits.

  • National Autistic Society (opens in new tab)

    National charity

    Audience:
    Autistic people, families, carers and professionals
    How it helps:
    Advice and guidance, adult support, education and children's services, local branches, community and an autism services directory.
    Administrative office (England):
    0207 833 2299

    Note: This is an administrative office line, not a crisis or support helpline.

  • NAS Autism Services Directory (opens in new tab)

    UK-wide directory

    How it helps:
    Directory of autism-related services and organisations across the UK.

    Note: The directory says inclusion does not imply endorsement.

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