NICE CG128 — autism recognition, referral and diagnosis in under 19s
NICE clinical guideline covering recognition, referral and diagnostic assessment of autism in children and young people under 19.
Scope for navigation
England and Wales Practical guide
The reviewed scope specifically identifies England and Wales.
What it is for
Inspect professional guidance on child and young-person autism recognition, referral and diagnostic assessment without treating the guideline as a local access route.
Who or what context
Children and young people, families, supporters and professionals using NICE guidance in England and Wales.
Access
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Questions that lead here
Limitations and possible poor fit
- NICE guidance describes professional clinical practice and does not by itself establish the local referral pathway or waiting time.
- Local services determine operational access arrangements within the applicable health system.
Cost and access notes
- Publicly accessible online.
Ownership and conflicts
- NICE develops national health and care guidance; ND Oracle lists the official guideline without treating inclusion as evidence about any local service's performance.
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 NICE CG128 route and diagnostic-assessment scope checked on 2026-09-03. Listing is descriptive and claimless.