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Pre-Diagnosis
If you have concerns about your child's development in the areas of their social communication and interaction, behaviour, play skills and sensory difficulties, then it is best to liaise with the child's school or setting.
If your child is not in a school yet, then speak to your GP or Health Visitor.
The following links give much more information about the process of supporting a child before they are assessed for a diagnosis, as well as what happens after a diagnosis is given.
I'm concerned about my child's development.
Even if your child does not have a diagnosis yet, you and the adults around them may still find some of the strategies and advice on the Local Offer useful.
Diagnosis
To receive a diagnosis of Autism a person will have difficulties in two main areas: Social Communication and Interaction, and Restrictive and Repetitive Patterns of Behaviour. They may also have sensory difficulties. This is known as the Dyad of Impairment:
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There is more information on what this looks like on the link below.