{"id":415,"date":"2026-08-26T14:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/c87030\/?page_id=415"},"modified":"2026-09-11T15:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T14:24:16","slug":"nhs-adult-autism-assessments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/c87030\/care-navigation\/adhd-and-autism-assessments\/nhs-adult-autism-assessments\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS Adult Autism Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Patients in Rotherham can now self-refer into the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) service without the need to see a GP.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n&#8220;What is the ASD service?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Rotherham adult autism diagnostic service (RAADS) offers diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder to residents aged 18 and above in the Rotherham area.<\/p>\n<p>Following an autism diagnosis, patients can attend short-term follow-up sessions to receive assistance with the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjustment to autism diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Education around diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Working with employers and services to make reasonable adjustments<\/li>\n<li>Sensory assessment<\/li>\n<li>Signposting to services that offer further support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;How can I request an ASD assessment?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/systmonline.tpp-uk.com\/2\/OnlineConsultationSelectQuestionnaire\">self-referral form<\/a> provided by RDaSH Neurodiversity Service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;What is the waiting time to be seen for an ASD assessment?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can find the current waiting times for Rotherham&#8217;s Adult Services, including ASD assessments on the RDaSH Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rdash.nhs.uk\/your-care\/waiting-times\/adult-services-waiting-times\/rotherham-adult-services-waiting-times\/\">RDaSH Rotherham Adult Services Waiting Times<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;I have a question about the ASD service.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can contact the service directly:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotherham<br \/>\n<\/strong>Centenary Clinic, Kenneth Street, Rotherham, S65 1AB<br \/>\nTel: 03000 215 123<br \/>\nEmail: rdash.rotherham-adult-asd-service@nhs.net<\/p>\n<p><em>Open weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Visit their website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rdash.nhs.uk\/services\/adult-autism\/\">RDaSH Adult Autism Service<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>More information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/autism\/\">NHS Autism<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/autism\/signs-in-adults\/\">NHS Signs of Autism in Adults<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/what-we-do\/autistic-adults\">National Autistic Society<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related pages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/c87030\/adhd-and-autism-assessments\/\">ADHD and Autism Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/c87030\/adhd-and-autism-assessments\/right-to-choose-autism-assessments\/\">Right to Choose Adult Autism Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/c87030\/adhd-and-autism-assessments\/nhs-adult-adhd-assessments\/\">NHS Adult ADHD Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/c87030\/adhd-and-autism-assessments\/right-to-choose-adult-adhd-assessments\/\">Right to Choose Adult ADHD Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/c87030\/adhd-and-autism-assessments\/childrens-adhd-and-autism-assessments\/\">Children&#8217;s ADHD and Autism Assessments<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patients in Rotherham can now self-refer into the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) service without the need to see a GP. &#8220;What is the ASD 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