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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