Diagnosis
Please talk to your GP about diagnosis and he/she may refer you for a specialist Assessment.
Local Support
- Please click on the following link to find out what support is available for adults in Bury: https://theburydirectory.co.uk/categories/conditions-autism
- Please click on the following link to find out what support is available for children in Bury: https://theburydirectory.co.uk/SEND-local-offer
- Please click on the following link to find out what support is offered by the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium: https://www.autismgm.org.uk/
- Please also search in the Bury Directory search engine for other local services and groups
National Support
There are various national organisations that support people with autism and their Carers, for example, The National Autistic Society provides a range of information and advice about many aspects of life:
Carers
You may not consider yourself to be a ‘Carer’ but if you look after someone with autism, there is a range of support available to help you:
https://theburydirectory.co.uk/bury-carers-information
Get Involved
If you are a person with autism, a Carer or a professional and would like to get involved with the Bury Adult Autism Strategy, please contact Jacqui Waite on 0161 253 7443 or e-mail J.Waite@bury.gov.uk