Autism
This guide can help if you or someone you care about is autistic or might be autistic.
If these symptoms are severe, persistent or worsening, seek medical advice promptly.
This page provides general information and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. If symptoms are severe, persistent or worsening, seek medical advice promptly.
This guide can help if you or someone you care about is autistic or might be autistic.
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What is autism?
An introduction to what autism is and how it affects people
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Signs of autism
Find out what the main signs of autism are and if you should get advice
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Getting diagnosed
Find out how to get diagnosed as autistic and how a diagnosis can be helpful
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Newly diagnosed: things to help
Information and advice if you or your child have recently been diagnosed as autistic
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Autism and everyday life
Information and advice if you care for an autistic child
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Other conditions that affect autistic people
Find out which conditions often affect autistic people, what the symptoms are and when to get help
