Referral criteria for the Adult Autism Triage Service
The service is provided to all adults who meet the following criteria:
- Suspect they are autistic and want a diagnosis.
- Have longstanding difficulties managing change.
- Find social interaction and communication problematic.
- May have additional sensory differences.
For a patient under 18 years of age
Please visit Kent Children and Young People's Mental Health Service CYPMHS | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust.
For GPs considering referring to our service
- What characteristics and behaviours does the person report which match traits in NICE - autism?
- Are these issues life-long, or has there been a recent onset or change in behaviour?
- Are the behaviours apparent across all areas of the person’s life?
- How would the process and outcome of this assessment benefit their mental and emotional wellbeing?
- What do the people who know them well think about the idea of them being assessed for autism?
In your referral form online please summarise
- Your reasons for referring
- Evidence for any differences in your patient's social and communicative presentation, as well as any fixed routines, rituals or special interests
- A health record summary
- If the patient brings any written evidence of their concerns consider attaching this to your referral.
Reasonable adjustments a patient may need
- Information provided in Easy read
- A carer to support them during appointment
- First appointment of the day and/or a longer appointment
- Social storiesTM
- Desensitisation and quiet place to wait
- Use of simple words/language
- Support from Autism Triage Service.