Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Recognition, referral, and diagnosis of ASD.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental HealthPaediatrics

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Autism in adults
National
CKS: Autism in children
National
Guideline on the clinical development of medicinal products for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
National
NICE guideline [CG128]: Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis
National
NICE guideline [CG142]: Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management
National
SIGN 145 • Assessment, diagnosis and interventions for autism
National
ABA Practice Guidelines (Version 3.0)
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline on Assessment and Intervention Services for Young Children (Age 0-3 Years) with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Local
Guideline on the clinical development of medicinal products for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (EMA)
Local
Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (AAP Clinical Practice Guideline)
Local
NICE Clinical Guideline 128: Autism: Recognition, referral and diagnosis of children and young people on the autism spectrum
Local
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (AACAP)
Local
USPSTF Recommendation: Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children: Screening
Local