More support for people waiting for autism diagnosis in Notts

People waiting for a diagnosis of autism will receive additional support thanks to a new Nottinghamshire-wide service.
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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 includes information and guidance, online, over the phone and face to face, as well as.

People who are waiting for a diagnosis of Autism will receive additional support thanks to a new countywide servicePeople who are waiting for a diagnosis of Autism will receive additional support thanks to a new countywide service
People who are waiting for a diagnosis of Autism will receive additional support thanks to a new countywide service

It also sees the development of a Nottinghamshire Autism Alliance to support organisations delivering services.

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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.

"This service will help to close the current gap and offer people information and support in a timely manner, which we hope will prevent a deterioration of their situation.

"By supporting and signposting people to services within their community whilst they are waiting for a diagnosis, we can help them to avoid a mental health crisis.”

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