According to the World Health Organisation, about one in 100 children has autism
The NHS has released a guide detailing how adults and parents can get an autism assessment for themselves or their children.
You could also contact any other health professional you or your child see, such as another doctor, therapist or special educational needs co-ordinator . You can ask them about referring you or your child for an autism assessment. At the end of the assessment, you'll be given a report saying if you or your child are autistic. Find out what happens during an autism assessment.
Getting the result 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.Sometimes the report can be hard to understand as it can be full of terms used by healthcare professionals. Ask the assessment team if you need any help.
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