Find out about Autism and ADHD, assessment process, diagnosis and what happens next, support and training available for parents/carers.
What is autism
Autistic people may act in a different way to other people
Autistic people may:
- find it hard to communicate and interact with other people
- find it hard to understand how other people think or feel
- find things like bright lights or loud noises overwhelming, stressful or uncomfortable
- get anxious or upset about unfamiliar situations and social events
- take longer to understand information
- do or think the same things over and over
To find out more visit What is autism? - NHS
ADHD in children and young people
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition where the brain works differently to most people. Children and young people with ADHD may have trouble with things like concentrating and sitting still. There are ways to help manage the symptoms of ADHD.
To find out more visit ADHD in children and young people - NHS
Find out about autism diagnosis, assessment process and what happens next, support for parents/carers and training available around autism for children under 5.
Find out about autism diagnosis assessment process and what happens next, support and training available around autism.
See autism friendly groups, support services you can contact and further guidance and resources.
The Autism Service supports people aged 18+ to assess and diagnose adult autism.
The Adult ADHD Service supports people aged 18+ to assess, diagnose and manage adult ADHD.
Under the NHS there is a right to choose in place for ASD and ADHD assessments which can be offered through the NHS free of charge.