Autism Diagnostic Service (LADS)

The Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service offers autism assessments for anyone who might have autism and who lives in Leeds.

Our team includes mental health and learning disability professionals who specialise in autism.

You can be referred by a healthcare professional or refer yourself if you think you need an autism assessment. Read more about our referrals process. Our service is for adults over 18 who are registered with a GP in Leeds. This includes people with learning disabilities or other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Given the increased awareness and need for autism assessments, you may need to wait over two years for your first appointment. Once your initial assessment is complete, the remaining process typically takes up to three months. We appreciate your patience as we work to accommodate everyone as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please visit useful information and support. Your understanding and patience mean a lot to us.

• The current wait time to for referral to your first appointment is 27 months.
• The current wait time to from your first appointment to end of assessment is three months.