Resource
NHS inform — diagnosing autistic young people and adults
NHS inform guidance for young people and adults in Scotland about recognising possible autism and seeking formal assessment through local healthcare routes.
Scope for navigation
Scotland Practical guide
The reviewed scope specifically identifies Scotland.
What it is for
Use as the national Scotland-facing starting route for a young person or adult considering autism assessment.
Who or what context
Young people and adults in Scotland, and people supporting them.
Access
Related topics
Questions that lead here
Limitations and possible poor fit
- Operational referral arrangements and waiting times can vary by NHS board and local service.
- The page is information about diagnosis and cannot establish whether a particular person is autistic.
Cost and access notes
- Publicly accessible online; NHS access depends on local pathways.
Ownership and conflicts
- NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service; ND Oracle records the official route without assuming a local service outcome.
Evidence status
This listing makes no efficacy or safety claim. It records what the resource is, what it is for, how to reach it and what limitations are already known.
Page provenance and review state
Current NHS inform autism diagnosis page checked on 2026-09-03 for Scotland-facing assessment access and process context. Listing is descriptive and claimless.