Post-diagnostic consultancy session

The Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service (LADS) team have a consultancy service for some people who have received a diagnosis and have significant additional problems e.g. mental health, social circumstances. These involve the person accessing the service attending with a professional they are working with.

Referrals for this service can only be made by secondary mental health and social care staff. They do not accept  Full details about this service can be found here: LADS Consultancy Service – information for professionals

Post-diagnostic support from Leeds Autism AIM

Leeds Autism AIM provides post-diagnostic support one-to-one for up to four sessions. They are for anyone who has been diagnosed as autistic in the last 12 months prior to their appointment by the Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service (LADS). This service is currently on hold as of January 2025 due to a long waiting list.

For more info on these sessions, please click on the link below:

Post-diagnostic support sessions

Getting a Care Act assessment

The Care Act is a piece of law that says if you need extra support, you’re entitled to it. You can get an assessment of your needs through Leeds’ Adult Social Care team.

You can find out more on the Leeds City Council website.

Advocacy support

Leeds Autism AIM can provide some limited advocacy support remotely by phone, email, text chat or video call. Visit the Advocacy page of our website to find out more. You can contact The Advonet Group, who offer a wider range of advocacy services including:

You can contact them by email at [email protected] or by phone on 0113 244 0606. Their opening times are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Other support

There is also support on offer from the Chapeltown Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). You can contact them in the following ways:

  • Address: Willow House, New Roscoe Buildings, Cross Francis Street, Leeds LS7 4BZ
  • Phone: 0113 223 4400
  • Email: [email protected]