Autism, Diagnosis and the Workplace

The number of people diagnosed with autism has increased significantly since the 1990s. This episode looks at what the diagnostic process involves, along with signposting for people who may be looking for more information as they take their next steps towards getting a diagnosis. We’ll also talk about what the implications are for autistic people within the workplace. Our Guests in This Episode:

• Louise Chandler- Student and social media influencer aka 'Autistic Lou'
• Russ Botting – Lead Job Coach at auticon
• Dr Kath Fielder – GP & Clinician at Neurospectrum

Useful links mentioned int he episode are:

• NICE guidance for over 18s autism diagnosis - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142
• NICE guidance for under 19s autism diagnosis - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg128
• Girls and Autism: Flying Under The Radar (free downloadable leaflet) - https://nasen.org.uk/resources/girls-and-autism-flying-under-radar
• M-Chat - https://mchatscreen.com
• Autism Q-10 - https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/autism-spectrum-quotient-10-items-aq-10-adult/
• Right to Choose ASD - https://psychiatry-uk.com/right-to-choose-asd/
• Right to Choose ADHD - https://psychiatry-uk.com/right-to-choose/
• Access to Work - https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
• Voice Ability - https://www.voiceability.org
• ASAN - https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/about-autism/
• Ambitious About Autism - https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk