A child does not need a diagnosis to access support. Most schools, colleges, and health services offer support based on need with or without a diagnosis.

The Autism Toolbox and the Parent's Portal will provide advice and signpost families to support, services and resources to help support a child. It can be accessed regardless of whether the child has an autism diagnosis.

The Autism Toolbox

Whether or not a child has an autism diagnosis, the toolbox will:

• support families in a variety of situations they may not have faced before
• make them feel more comfortable dealing with autistic behaviour
• help make sure that a child with autism feels happy, confident and loved

The Autism Toolbox for parents and carers

The Parent's Portal

As part of the neurodevelopmental pathway and universal support offer for families, the Parent’s Portal by Autism Early Support (AES) provides free dynamic online support and guidance services for Buckinghamshire families and professionals

The Parent's Portal by Autism Early Support (AES)