Information for the public
Moving to adult services
Moving to adult services
When you are about 14 years old, you should be assessed to see whether you might need support from adult services after you turn 18. You should be given information about the kind of support that you might need, and you and your parents or carers should be involved in planning the move if you wish. You should usually have moved in to the care of adult services by the time you are 18. If necessary you may be given information about having a social care assessment when you are 18.
NICE has produced information for the public on the care and support adults with autism should expect (see 'Diagnosing, supporting and caring for adults with autism' at http://publications.nice.org.uk/IFP142)