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Table 3.

Descriptions of each guideline consisting of the organization, guideline number, title, reference, year published, and scope

Organization (Guideline No.)	Title	Year	Scope (Text Taken From Each Guideline)
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN 145)	Assessment, diagnosis and interventions for autism spectrum disorders: a national clinical guideline¹²	2016	This guideline provides recommendations based on current evidence for best practice in the assessment, diagnosis, and interventions for children, young people, adults, and older adults with ASD. It includes screening and surveillance, diagnosis, and assessment, clinical interventions, and service provision, as well as recommendations for research and audit.
Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE 233)	Management of autism in children and young people: a good clinical practice guideline¹³	2014	This guideline provides recommendations based on current scientific evidence for treatment and support of children and adolescents with autism and their family. The objective of treatment is to improve outcomes specific to a particular domain of ASD, thereby improving the overall outcome for the child or adolescent with ASD. Caregivers are encouraged to interpret these recommendations in the context of the individual situation and to take into account the values and preferences of the children and adolescents and of their families.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE CG170)	Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management¹⁴	2013	This guideline covers children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (across the full range of intellectual ability) from birth until their 19th birthday. It covers the different ways that health and social care professionals can provide support, treatment, and help for children and young people with autism and their families and carers, from the early years through to their transition into young adult life.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE CG142)	Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management¹⁵	2012	This guideline covers diagnosing and managing suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asperger syndrome, atypical autism) in people 18 years and older. It aims to improve access and engagement with interventions and services as well as the experience of care for people with autism.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE NG11)	Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges¹⁶	2015	This guideline covers interventions and support for children, young people, and adults with a learning disability and behavior that challenges. It highlights the importance of understanding the cause of behavior that challenges and performing thorough assessments so that steps can be taken to help people change their behavior and improve their quality of life. The guideline also covers support and intervention for family members or carers.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE NG54)	Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities: prevention, assessment and management¹⁷	2016	This guideline covers preventing, assessing, and managing mental health problems in people with learning disabilities in all settings (including health, social care, education, and forensic and criminal justice). It aims to improve assessment and support for mental health conditions and help people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to be involved in their care.

Abbreviations: CG, Clinical Guideline; KCE, Belgian Healthcare Knowledge Centre; NG, NICE Guideline; NICE, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; SIGN, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network.