Hundreds of thousands of children in England are facing unacceptably long waits for neurodevelopmental diagnoses like autism and ADHD, leaving families to cope alone, according to the Children's Commissioner. 💔

📊 400,000+ children are waiting for their first referral appointment.
⏳ Average wait for ADHD diagnosis: 4+ years.
🏫 Disadvantaged families are disproportionately impacted, unable to fight for their legal entitlements.

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy435yk4vj4o.amp

💬 Have you or someone you know faced similar challenges? Share your thoughts in the comments—your voice matters.

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Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses, report warns - BBC News
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Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses, report warns - BBC News

Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.