Many people think there is an over diagnosis crisis.
Reality is quite different. The consequences of the wait are life changing in a bad way.
Autism is a quarry, accept it and diagnose early or accept the profound consequences
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‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A mother describes the frustration of endless waiting lists and difficulties getting appointments so her teenage daughter can get the help she requires