What is an Assessment of Need in Ireland, and how long is the wait?
Your legal right, the timeframes, and what to do while you wait.
1 min read · All ages (Ireland)
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Screening and diagnosis
Screening, evaluations and diagnosis: what happens, how long it takes, and what to ask.
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How much does an autism assessment cost in Australia, and is there a Medicare rebate?
Public vs private, Medicare items, and keeping costs down.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
How does autism show up in girls, and why is it often missed?
Why girls are often diagnosed later, and what to look for.
2 min read · Ages 4 to 12
Is there an online autism test for my child, and what does it tell me?
What screeners like the M-CHAT can and can't tell you.
2 min read · Ages 1 to 9
What's the difference between autism and ADHD, and can a child have both?
How they overlap, how they differ, and what AuDHD means.
2 min read · Ages 3 to 12
What are the early signs of autism in toddlers and young children?
Age-by-age signs, and what to do if you're worried.
3 min read · Ages 0 to 6
How do I find an autism evaluation near me, and what does it cost?
Pediatrician, early intervention or school: where to start.
2 min read · All ages
How is autism diagnosed in children, and what happens at an evaluation?
From first worry to diagnosis, and how to prepare.
3 min read · All ages
What is an IEP, and how do I get one for my autistic child?
What an IEP is, the steps, and how to prepare.
2 min read · Ages 3 to 12
How do I apply to the NDIS for my autistic child?
Steps, evidence, and what happens after you apply.
1 min read · All ages (Australia)
Can my autistic child get NDIS funding?
Eligibility, autism levels, and what's changing.
2 min read · All ages (Australia)
How do I get an NHS autism assessment for my child?
Referral routes, the NICE guideline, and what to expect.
2 min read · All ages (UK)
How long is the NHS autism waiting list, and what can I do while I wait?
The latest figures, and support you can get now.
2 min read · All ages (UK)
What is Right to Choose for autism assessments, and how do I use it?
How it works, 2026 caps, and what to ask providers.
2 min read · All ages (England)
How do I talk to parents about concerns that their child may be autistic?
How to prepare, what to say, and keeping the partnership.
1 min read · Pre-K to grade 3
Are there different types of autism, and what does "high-functioning" mean?
One diagnosis, Asperger's history, and functioning labels.
2 min read · All ages
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