Adult Autism Diagnostic Pathway FAQs

Disclaimer

Please note that the responses provided in this FAQ section are generic and may not address the specific details of every individual's situation. For personalised information and guidance, we recommend visiting the relevant service page.

Referral questions:

Each Adult Autism Diagnostic Service has a different process for receiving referrals. Please contact the service directly, or visit the dedicated website for further information

If you believe you should have been referred to our service, but have not had contact from us within a month, please contact the GP or service who were making the referral.

Waiting list questions:

We accept self-referrals, you can complete a referral using the forms listed on our referral information page. We will update your GP if you are placed on our waiting list and will let them know the outcome if you have an assessment

If you move out of the borough, we are no longer able to offer you an assessment. We recommend registering with a local GP as early as possible, and requesting a referral to your new local autism service.

Please let the service know that you have moved at your earliest convenience and let us know if you would like your screening forms to be sent on to your local autism service. If you are waiting for an assessment in one of our East London services and have moved to a neighbouring borough (Hackney, Newham or Tower Hamlets), we are able to refer you directly as these services are within the same trust. Please contact us as soon as possible to let us know you have moved and provide your current address. You will still need to register with a local GP.

We will confirm your address before offering you an assessment, if you delay updating your address, this may delay your assessment in your local area.

It is at each autism service’s discretion as to whether they can honour your waiting time on the waiting list. We can provide a copy of your waiting list letter and confirm your wait time if requested.

Please get in touch if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of making your referral.

Our waiting list can fluctuate depending on a variety of factors. If you have waited over 1 month longer than your waiting list letter outlined, you can contact us for an update.

Assessment questions:

When you are invited in for your first appointment, please let the clinician you are working with know of anything we can do to reasonably adjust the appointment for you.