Guide to Services for Children with ASD

This guide contains vital information for professionals, including teachers, GPs, psychologists, social workers and community nurses. It is also useful for parents who want information on appropriate services for their child.

The Guide to Services for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders for Commissioners and Providers gives an overview of autistic spectrum disorders and the developments in education and social welfare that relate to those disorders. The first section of the guide provides detailed information on definition, identification and diagnosis. The second covers services across health, education, leisure, parental support and the transition to adult services. The final section explores quality in services and includes a helpful summary of the key features that define it. There are useful appendices on autistic spectrum disorders and specialist provision in the UK, along with extensive references and a list of contacts.