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Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults: Diagnosis and Management [CG142]

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults: Diagnosis and Management [CG142]
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, London. 2016


Project ID (Internal) 127
Project Status completed
Full Reference (text) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2012) Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management. Clinical Guideline [CG142]. [The guideline can be accessed here]
Full Reference (URL) https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG142
Summary / Abstract

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asperger’s syndrome and atypical autism) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve access and engagement with interventions and services, and the experience of care, for people with autism.

In August 2016, 2 research recommendations were removed from this guideline.

Recommendations
This guideline includes recommendations on:

identification and assessment
interventions for autism
interventions for challenging behaviour
interventions for coexisting mental disorders
assessment and interventions for families, partners and carers
organising and delivering care
Who is it for?
Health and social care professionals (including those in the independent sector)
Commissioners and providers
Adults with autism and their families, partners and carers

Publication Title Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults: Diagnosis and Management [CG142]
Author(s) The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Publication Details National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, London.
Publication Year / End of Project 2016
Last Accessed 03/01/2019 12:00 am
Economic Report Authors Authors not listed
Economic Report Title APPENDIX 18:HEALTH ECONOMIC EVIDENCE – EVIDENCE TABLES OF PUBLISHED STUDIES
Economic Report URL https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142/evidence/appendix-18-health-economic-evidence-evidence-tables-of-published-studies-pdf-6717156375

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