Hello

im not a parent but im high function i can help you

Hi @Bee 

Welcome to the forum! You may like to read our general information about autism:

http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism/autism-and-asperger-syndrome-an-introduction/what-is-autism.aspx

If you were interested in finding out if your son is on the autism spectrum, they would need to have a formal diagnostic assessment. You may find it useful to have a look at the following link for further information about diagnosis and the benefits of getting one:http://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/children.aspx

If you are looking for a diagnosis for your son, it is very important that you see someone with experience of autism spectrum disorders. Details of diagnostic services can be found on our Autism Services Directory: 

https://www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx

You may also want to look at our section that provides advice for parents, relatives and carers of people with autism.

https://www.autism.org.uk/about/family-life.aspx

It might also be useful to pass on information about autism to health professionals when seeking a diagnosis. The following page includes information for a range of health professionals:
https://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/professionals-involved.aspx

You may like to have a read of the National Autism Plan for Children to see what you are likely to expect and what you can ask during the assessment . Please scroll down to the bottom of the page and go to page 3 on summary report, page 11 for full report for the Essential Components for a complete multi agency assessment: 

http://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/children/national-plan-children.aspx

I hope this is useful to you,

ChloeMod.

Welcome!x

Hello. I am new as well but I don't have any offspring as I never married. But lots on here who can advize.

Hi, not a parent but if I can offer any insight from an ASD perspective I am happy to help :) but there’s a whole bunch of awesome people on this forum, so plenty of support :)

hello! Welcome!