Autism Referrals
Child Referral
If you want to request an assessment for autism and/or ADHD for your child, this must be done by your GP or other health professional.
Here is the process for all new referrals for children and young people aged 5 – 15 with a GP in Hertfordshire.
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Please contact us when you are ready to submit the completed forms. We will send you a link to enable you to attach the completed from with any supporting documents to your GP Practice.
What Happens After Referral?
- Autism assessments are currently offered as a hybrid service, meaning they may be conducted face-to-face or virtually, depending on your child’s needs.
- A clinician will contact you in advance to explain how the assessment will be carried out.
- When your child reaches the top of the waiting list, you will receive forms via email that need to be completed and returned as soon as possible.
For general ASD referral queries, you can contact:
📧 hct.autism@nhs.net (For most referrals in Hertfordshire)
📧 autism.enh-tr@nhs.net (For children under the care of East and North Hertfordshire Paediatricians – Lister Hospital, QEII Hospital, Danestrete Health Centre, and Hertford County Hospital)
Support While Waiting For An Assessment
While awaiting an autism assessment, there are resources, workshops, and courses available to support you and your child:
Hertfordshire Local Offer
📌 A hub of information, including guidance, workshops, and support services.
🔗 Visit: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/localoffer
Neurodiversity Support Hub
📌 An advice service run by parents of neurodivergent children, offering support and guidance on autism and ADHD. No diagnosis is needed to access this service.
📞 Call: 01727 833963 (Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm, closed bank holidays)
📧 Email: supporthub@add-vance.org
🔗 Visit: Neurodiversity Support Hub
Referral – Adults
For adult autism referrals, please submit a patient triage form. Once received, we will contact you with the next steps.
Our team will determine if you meet the criteria for onward referral for a formal autism assessment.
Further Information
For further information please read the Autism (ASD) Diagnosis guidance on the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust website.