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Adult autism statutory guidance
Seeks views on new guidance to support 'Think Autism' and the adult autism strategy.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations. This is to support the implementation of Think Autism which is the update to the 2010 adult autism strategy.
The updates to the existing guidance are in line with the progress made since 2010 and changes in recent legislation.
The consultation looks at:
- staff training
- identification and diagnosis of autism in adults
- planning of services move from being children to adults
- local planning and leadership
- preventative support and safeguarding
- reasonable adjustments
- supporting people with complex needs
- employment for adults with autism
- working with the criminal justice system
Documents
Draft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: consultation documentapplication/pdfDraft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: answer booklet (PDF version)application/pdfDraft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: answer booklet (rich text format)application/mswordDraft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: consultation document (colour contrast version)application/pdfDraft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: answer booklet (colour contrast version)application/pdfDraft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: answer booklet (colour contrast version)application/mswordDraft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: easy readapplication/pdfDraft revised statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: answer booklet (easy read)application/pdfRunning your own local discussions: Consulting on the statutory guidance on services for adults with autism in Englandapplication/pdfConsultation on the draft statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in Englandapplication/vnd.ms-powerpointConsultation on statutory guidance to implement the strategy for adults with autism in England: facilitator’s feedback formapplication/mswordGovernment responseapplication/pdf