Autism Toolbox for parents and carers
Autism and mental health
Autism is not a mental health problem. It's a developmental condition that affects how you see the world and how you interact with other people.
Just like anyone else, autistic people can have good mental health. However, people with autism often experience mental health problems. According to Autistica, seven out of ten autistic people have a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression or OCD Autism and Mental Health | Signs & Symptoms of Autism | YoungMinds)
CAMHS
If you have concerns about your child’s mental health Buckinghamshire CAMHS can offer advice.
Their website provides information on resources to support you and your child and details how to contact the service through their single point of access.
Brighter Futures
Brighter Futures runs innovative projects to help boost young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Our directory of services
You can search our directory to find local independent services that can help with autism and mental health issues. You may need to pay for these services.