Will a child with an autism diagnosis need to be assessed again when they are older?

Опубликовано: 15 Апрель 2026
на канале: National Autistic Society
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Autism expert Dr Sarah Lister Brook explains that, while a child will not need another autism diagnosis when they are older, they may need updated assessments of their needs as they grow and develop.

This video is part of a full Q&A playlist with Dr Lister Brook, answering common questions about autism assessment and diagnosis. View the full playlist here:    • Ask an expert: Autism assessment and diagn...  .

To hear from autistic people about their experience of getting an autism diagnosis, visit our playlist:    • My autism diagnosis story  .

Visit the National Autistic Society website for advice and guidance about a wide range of autism topics, including an updated section about Diagnosis with detailed advice and practical resources to support you at every stage of the process – before, during and after diagnosis: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-....

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