More support for people waiting for autism diagnosis in Notts
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There is currently an average waiting time of 12 weeks for a first assessment for autism and the local waiting list for diagnosis stands at more than 400 people.
A new pre-diagnostic service which provides information and support to people from the earliest opportunity has now been approved.
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It also sees the development of a Nottinghamshire Autism Alliance to support organisations delivering services.
Coun Boyd Elliott, council adult social care and public health committee chairman, said: “People who have already been through the process of waiting for an assessment have fed back that a lack of guidance or support can have a negative impact on their mental health.