Autism assessment, without the dead ends

One clear route from first concern to the right support.

Families and schools answer one shared set of questions. AuraTriage checks the referral is complete, identifies the right local pathway, and unlocks practical support from day one β€” while a clinician always makes the final call.

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I'm a parent or carer

Tell us what you're seeing at home. Answer once β€” no repeating your story to five different services. You'll get immediate support tools whatever the outcome.

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I'm a school SENCO

Complete the matching five-minute classroom screener. Your observations sync with the family's answers, so referrals stop bouncing back for missing school evidence.

2Γ—Child autism referral rates more than doubled between 2022 and 2025.Nuffield Trust, 2026
8 in 10People waiting over 13 weeks had no recorded appointment or contact.Nuffield Trust, 2026
Up to 30%Referrals returned or delayed because information is missing or incomplete.NHS trust pathway audits

How it works

Answer once

A shared screener

Built on validated tools (AQ-10, SCQ items) plus functional impact and safety questions. Parent and school answers merge into one complete record.

Sorted by need

Urgency, not queue position

Safety concerns are flagged straight away. Standard cases see every pathway open to them β€” local NHS and Right to Choose β€” with a clinician approving every referral.

No waiting in the dark

Support from day one

Track your referral in real time and get classroom adjustments, sleep and sensory guides immediately β€” support doesn't wait for a diagnosis.

Parent / carer screener

About the child

This helps us find the correct local pathway and forms for your area.

Used only to identify your local NHS area and referral route. This prototype doesn't store it.

Safety check

These questions come first so that urgent situations are never stuck behind a waiting list.

Everyday differences

Based on validated screening questions (AQ-10 and SCQ items). Answer for how things usually are, not just recently.

How much does it affect daily life?

Support is decided by need and impact β€” not by a label. Be honest about the hard days.

In your own words

Scores never tell the whole story. These answers go, word for word, into the record the clinician reads.

Screener complete

Referral record preview

This structured summary is what the reviewing clinician sees β€” built from your answers, nothing added.

🩺 A person decides, not the app. AuraTriage organises information and suggests a route. A GP or NHS triage clinician reviews everything and makes the referral decision. This tool does not diagnose autism.

Live pathway tracker

Where things are right now

Visible to the family, the school and the GP at the same time β€” so nobody has to chase for updates by phone.

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Screener completed and merged

Parent and school answers synced into one record Β· 14 July

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Reviewed and signed off by GP

Dr Okafor approved the pre-filled referral pack in a 10-minute appointment Β· 17 July

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In triage β€” Community Paediatrics

Completeness check passed: 100% of required evidence attached. Nothing more is needed from you right now.

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Assessment appointment

Estimated wait on the chosen route: ~14 weeks. You'll be notified here the moment a date is offered.

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Outcome and next-step plan

Whatever the outcome, support continues β€” this record moves with you.

Day-one support hub

Help that doesn't wait for a diagnosis

Under the SEND Code of Practice, support in school should be based on identified need β€” not a diagnostic label. These resources are available to everyone, whatever tier the screener suggests.

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Classroom sensory adjustment pack

Practical adjustments for noise, lighting, movement breaks and transitions β€” ready for the SENCO to put in place this week.

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Sleep routines guide

Evidence-based wind-down routines for children with sensory sensitivities, developed with sleep charities.

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Talking to school about needs

Template letters and meeting scripts for requesting SEN support now β€” no diagnosis required.

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Local parent and carer groups

Peer support groups and family workshops in your area, matched to your postcode.

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Understanding your options

Plain-English explanations of local NHS assessment, Right to Choose, and what each route does and doesn't include.

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If things get urgent

If there's a risk of harm or a mental health crisis, don't wait for the pathway β€” contact your GP, NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.