Resource
NHS inform — diagnosing autistic children
NHS inform guidance for Scotland on concerns that a child may be autistic and access to local neurodevelopmental assessment pathways.
Scope for navigation
Scotland Practical guide
The reviewed scope specifically identifies Scotland.
What it is for
Use as the national Scotland-facing starting route when a parent/carer or supporter is considering autism assessment for a child.
Who or what context
Children, parents/carers, schools and supporters in Scotland.
Access
Related topics
Questions that lead here
Limitations and possible poor fit
- Local neurodevelopmental referral pathways and waiting times vary by area.
- The page describes assessment access and cannot diagnose a child.
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 local availability or 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 child autism diagnosis page checked on 2026-09-03 for GP, health-visitor/school and local neurodevelopmental pathway wording. Listing is descriptive and claimless.