Adults Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) support in York, Manchester & online
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them.
It is a spectrum condition, which means that, while all autistic people share certain difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways.
Some autistic people can live relatively independent lives, but others may have accompanying learning disabilities and need longer term specialist support.
What are the main signs of Autism?
The main signs of Autism in adults include:
Finding it difficult to understand what others are thinking or feeling
Finding it hard to say how you feel
Feeling very anxious in social situations
Finding it hard to make friends or preferring to be on your own
Seeming blunt, rude or not interested in others without meaning to
Taking things very literally – for example, not understanding phrases, sarcasm, or jokes
Having the same routine every day and feeling anxious when your routine changes
Other signs of Autism may include avoiding eye contact, having a keen interest in specific subjects or activities and noticing small details such as smells or sounds that others do not.
Here at The Retreat Clinics, we can support you to make sense of your condition, from assessments to therapeutic support. Our assessment and therapy services are available at our clinics in York, Manchester and online.
What can we help with?

Assessment and Diagnostic Service
We provide private and NHS funded assessments of Autism Spectrum Disorder for adults.

Specialist Therapy
We offer bespoke therapeutic support for autistic adults following their assessments.

Autism Post Diagnostic Support
We provide Post Diagnostic support sessions following an Autism Diagnosis ( NHS funded)