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Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service for Adults

NCL Wide

The Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service (AADCS) continues to accept new referrals.

The referral form and questionnaires are on EMIS and available directly from C&I.

The adults' autism diagnosis pathway does not require a referral to Barnet Mencap for screening.

(Concurrent referrals can be made to the Barnet Mencap Autism Advisers Service who offer a free service for adults living in Barnet with a diagnosis/suspected diagnosis of autism. Patients can also self-refer. Please see the Barnet Mencap website or contact: projectsupport@barnetmencap.org.uk)


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • aged 18+
  • resident of NCL.

For diagnostic assessment:

  • present with current symptoms that reasonably warrant an assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who do not have a diagnosed learning disability or a pre-existing ASD diagnosis.

For one-off consultation:

  • specialist advice for professionals working with those who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of ASD.

Exclusions

For diagnostic assessment:

  • A global learning disability (these referrals should be directed to Learning Disability Services instead)
  • those with a pre-existing ASD diagnosis 

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the Adult Autism Diagnostic & Consultation Service Referral - NCL and send it to adult.ASD@candi.nhs.uk along with the completed Adult Autism Diagnostic and Consultation Service - Referral Questionnaire.

NCL patients requiring an adult autism diagnostic assessment should be referred to C&I using the C&I Adult Autism Diagnostic Consultation Service (AADCS) referral form and the three screening questionnaires (AQ-50, EQ-60 and CAST). 

BEH patients requiring an adult ADHD assessment should continue to be referred to BEHMHT ADHD service. C&I patients requiring an adult ADHD assessment should continue to be referred to the C&I ADHD service.

Please note: Patients cannot self-refer to this service.

Where to find the referral form

  • Barnet: BAR Global Documents > Mental Health
  • Camden: CAM Global Documents > Mental Health
  • Enfield: ENF Global Documents > Mental Health
  • Haringey: HAR Global Documents > Mental Health
  • Islington: ISL Global Documents > Mental Health > Mental Health for older people

Locations

Adult Autism Diagnostic Consultation Service

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Review date: Saturday, 08 February 2025