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Assessment
Sensory
Physical Health & Co-occurring Conditions
Eating
Sleep
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Employment
Rights & Entitlements
Assessment
The list below shows you what services are available depending on where you are in your assessment journey. Whether you suspect you/your child may be Autistic, you are awaiting a formal diagnostic assessment, or you may recently have had such an assessment, there is a service to help.
Autism Assessment
The diagnostic services
If you think you are autistic and that a diagnosis would help you talk to your GP about why you think you are autistic and how a diagnosis would help you If your GP agrees an assessment would be appropriate they can refer you for one Your GP can also give you advice about local organisations that could help you.
Sensory
Autistic people often experience their senses differently and understanding this can be the key to supporting the autistic person to self-regulate and understand themselves better: Here are some useful resources about sensory needs and differences’.
There is a team in Adult Social care dedicated to supporting people with sensory need, however this is more usually due to a hearing or visual impairment – they might be able to help? This is the Adult Social care Portal where people can self refer or others can refer them.
Adult social care
GM resources on sensory
Physical Health & Co-occurring Conditions
Autistic children/adults may also develop a few co-occurring health issues. These may be physical or mental health conditions.
- Salford Health Improvement team – groups and activities
- Salford Community Leisure – Sports, fitness, community centres, libraries, art galleries & museums
- GM resources on physical health
Eating
Due to sensory differences, many autistic children/adults have preferences with eating.
- Weight management from the Health Improvement Team
- Salford eating disorder services
- SFRT Nutrition and dietetics
GM resources on eating
Sleep
Sleep difficulties are very common for autistic children. Not only can this have a massive impact on the autistic child, but it can impact parents, carers and other family members.
Sleep helplines
We would recommend talking to your GP if you are having difficulties sleeping.
GM resources on sleep
- Weight management from the Health Improvement Team
- Salford Eating disorder services
- SFRT Nutrition and dietetics
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Some autistic adolescents may experience co-occurring mental health conditions. The information below lists support available where you live in relation to mental health and well-being support.
- Salford Health Improvement team – groups and activities
- Salford mental health and wellbeing
General Advice on Mental Health:
Advice on Mental health
Employment
Some autistic people need support to access employment. Below are some services that may be available locally.
A new service for supported employment will begin in June 2026. Keep on eye on this page for updates.
GM resources on employment
Rights & Entitlement
Listed below are some support services available for autistic people who need support with understanding their rights and entitlement.