You have a choice of where you can be referred to, if your screening meets the criteria for referral on for diagnostic assessment. 

There is currently at least a 7+ year wait to have a diagnostic assessment for Autism with the local NHS Neurodevelopmental Service. Due to the demands on getting an assessment you can opt instead for a referral to ProblemShared under the NHS Patients Right to Choose, who assess by video link.

If you would like to be referred to ProblemShared, who have a significantly shorter waiting list, please inform the surgery by noting this in your referral questionnaire. 

Following your Autism screening, below are some websites and other resources that you may find useful: 

Join the Brighton Neurodivergent Community. A inclusive hub where those aged 18-40, pre and post diagnosis, can meet virtually to chat, make friends and to meet up around Brighton. 

National Autistic Society offers in-depth advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. Topics include what is autism, diagnosis, communication, mental health, education, and more.

Autism Central recognises as parents and carers of autistic children, young people and adults, it can be hard to find help when you’re trying to get the right support. Autism Central aims to make it easier to learn more about autism and services available to you.

Ambitious about Autism was founded by a group of parents determined to improve education opportunities for their children. They run two specialist schools and a specialist day college for autistic young people, ranging from the age of 3-25.

You can also download Molehill Mountain, an App to help autistic people understand and self-manage their anxiety symptoms using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques.