About Autism

Our Autism Advice Service can help you with:

Children can be diagnosed as having autism when they’re quite young, in some cases from the age of two.

Some people with autism might need help with applying for and retaining employment.

Our Autism Advice Service can help you with:

Being prepared for a hospital visit or emergency can make a real difference to the care you receive.

Autism is a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders. This means that the development of the brain and wider nervous system in people with autism differs from typical neurodevelopment.

There are local support services, groups and organisations which can support you or your family.