Resource
NICE CG142 — autism in adults: diagnosis and management
NICE clinical guideline CG142 covering identification, assessment, diagnosis and management of autism in adults.
Scope for navigation
England and Wales Practical guide
The reviewed scope specifically identifies England and Wales.
What it is for
Inspect current professional guidance on adult autism assessment, care and support.
Who or what context
Adults, families, supporters and professionals using NICE guidance in England and Wales.
Access
Related topics
Questions that lead here
Limitations and possible poor fit
- The guideline cannot determine whether an individual is autistic or which local service will accept a referral.
- Some terminology and recommendations reflect the date and clinical framing of the guideline; it is updated through NICE's review process.
Cost and access notes
- Publicly accessible free of charge.
Ownership and conflicts
- NICE is the public guideline producer for the NHS in England and Wales; ND Oracle records the guidance route and keeps lived-experience and contested framing separate.
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 first-party identity, access route and stated function checked on 2026-08-28. Listing records what the resource is and how to reach it without adopting provider claims of benefit.