ASSESSING AUTISM: Is a delay in getting a childhood diagnosis of ASD fuelling a private industry?

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Delays in public assessment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) mean that many children wait for months or even years for a diagnosis. Help our colleagues noteworthy_ie find out just how bad the problem is and what is causing the long waiting lists:

However, delays in public assessment mean many children wait for months or even years for a diagnosis, with some parents resorting to the High Court to have their children assessed.

The Disability Act 2005 states that the HSE should commence an assessment within three months and it is to be completed without undue delay. But in Cork city, for example, the waiting times for an ASD assessment ranged from 11 to 36 months in 2018.

 

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noteworthy_ie Cannot understand how anyone would go public to get an autism diagnosis. Getting an answer as early as possible is paramount to develop the child

noteworthy_ie The real Leo varadkar legacy

noteworthy_ie And now we are told to expect more delays and missed appointments ☹️

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