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Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis

Clinical guideline [CG128] Published: 28 September 2011 Last updated: 20 December 2017

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Evidence

Review and download supporting evidence. Includes the full guideline if available.

Evidence updates

  • Evidence update  
  • Evidence update PDF 608 KB 18 November 2014  

Supporting evidence

  • Surveillance report  
  • 2021 surveillance of autism (NICE guidelines CG128, CG142 and CG170)  
  • Appendix A: Summary of evidence from surveillance (all 3 guidelines) PDF 1.15 MB 14 June 2021  
  • Appendix B: Stakeholder consultation comments table (CG128) PDF 1.02 MB 14 June 2021  
  • Appendix B: Stakeholder consultation comments table (CG142) PDF 1.29 MB 14 June 2021  
  • Appendix B: Stakeholder consultation comments table (CG170) PDF 1.53 MB 14 June 2021  
  • Surveillance report 2016 – Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosis (2011) NICE guideline CG128 and Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management (2013) NICE guideline CG170  
  • Appendix A1: Summary of new evidence PDF 478 KB 22 September 2016  
  • Evidence review  
  • Evidence review A: Factors and neurodevelopmental disorders that increase the likelihood of a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder PDF 1.03 MB 20 December 2017  
  • Full guidance  
  • Appendices PDF 3.93 MB 20 December 2017  
  • Full guideline PDF 7.8 MB 20 December 2017