This section provides people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families, and carers, information about the services that may be of use to them in Milton Keynes.
Although services for people with ASDs are still developing, this section is a good starting point for anyone looking for information and support.
Milton Keynes Autism Diagnostic Assessment Service
Clinical Resource Centre
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre, Milton Road
Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AT
Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Tel: 01234 310593
Email: elft.bl.autism.service@nhs.net
Web: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/bedfordshire-luton-milton-keynes-autism-service
Milton Keynes is currently (2024) served by Adult Autism Diagnostic Services at East London NHS Trust Foundation (ELFT) with diagnostic services based in Milton Keynes (also Tower Hamlets, Newham, Luton and Bedfordshire).
The service offers a clinical diagnostic assessment to adults who have not had a previous diagnosis of autism. They will also provide advice and/or support to access other appropriate services including Health, Social Care or support groups.
Please note they are not commissioned or resourced to provide therapeutic interventions or support for autistic people (those with an established ASD diagnosis).
Self-referrals are not accepted but can be done via:
- GP or Primary Care service
- Specialist Healthcare Services
The AS Meet Up
Email: jane.lynds@hotmail.co.uk
Web: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/adult-social-care/adult-social-care-directory/meet
The AS Meet Up is a social group for people aged 18+ and who are on the autism spectrum and/or have Asperger’s syndrome. However, a diagnosis is not required, and anyone who thinks they are on the autism spectrum is welcome to come along.
The AS Meet Up is a chance to make friends, to relax, and to chat to others who understand. Sometimes the group discusses issues around autism, and it is a chance to have a voice about autism in Milton Keynes.
Attendees do not have to come to the group every month, and do not have to stay for the whole two hours if they don’t want to.
Contact the group on the above details for more information about current meeting times and venues. They currently meet in an area of The Sportsman’s Bar at Shenley Leisure Centre every 3rd Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. They do not serve food but do have pool and darts. The area is open to the general public – if you contact the group they will arrange to greet you on your first visit.