Signpost: a personalised, web-based information service

Signpost has been designed to give parents and carers and people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) personalised information relevant to their specific circumstances.

From Belfast to Bridgend, Falkirk to Filey, the information displayed will be relevant to the country you are in.

Signpost asks you to complete a brief profile on the screen covering the following six points.

• Are you a parent or carer or a person with ASD?
• Has the person with an ASD received a diagnosis?
• Was the diagnosis within the last three years?
• What is the person's date of birth?
• Is the person male or female?
• What is the post code or town where they live?

When the profile is complete Signpost presents information relevant to the person's age, diagnosis and locality.

You will see:

• an introduction to autism or Asperger syndrome for the appropriate age band
• overviews of the condition if the person has recently received a diagnosis
• information on transition, to help prepare for major changes in life
• outlines of different benefits and entitlements 
• results of searches in the Autism Services Directory for key services: support groups, schools, day services, residential services etc. 
• results of searches in the Directory for training events
• links to relevant autism related topics on the website.