New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline - Ministry of Health

Part 1: Diagnosis and initial assessment of ASD
Figure 2: Flowchart of identification and assessment process for young people and
adults who may have ASD.
Part 1
Concerns raised
Person contacts GP
or ASD-related service 1
Person referred to
DHB-provided specialised
service for people with ASD
(may be self-referral)
ASD coordinator 5
collects information
ASD likely
NO
YES
Seen by Specialist Assessment
Team (speed of response
dependent on urgency
of referral)
Diagnostic report produced
(detail dependent on referral
reason and outcome)
ASD
confirmed
NO
YES
Post diagnostic support
offered
Referral made to appropriate
professionals and/or ASDservices
(once they are
established)
Referral to more appropriate
services (AMHS 2 , CAMHS 2
NASC 3 , DDS 4 )
NOTES
1 ASD Disability and Information Service (ASD DIAS), Autism New Zealand, ASD Information Network (ASDIN)
2 Adult Mental Health Service and Child Adolescent Mental Health Services
3 Needs Assessment & Coordination Service
4 Dual Diagnosis Service
5 The title of ASD coordinator for adults and adolescents could be subject to change following implementation
54
New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline