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We recommend that the Government analyses the speed at which autism is diagnosed especially in...

Recommendation
We recommend that the Government analyses the speed at which autism is diagnosed especially in children and young people, and puts in place a strategy to increase early diagnosis with measurable outcomes by the end of the financial year 2021–22. (Paragraph 94) Wellbeing and accountability
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
We agree. We are already working on this. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says that people shouldn’t have to wait more 13 than 13 weeks between their doctor weeks saying they should have a check for autism and the check starting. We are spending money to improve autism checks.
Source
Committee Health and Social Care Committee
Inquiry Treatment of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities
Report Fifth Report - The treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities 13 Jul 2021 HC 21
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.9 yrs
Report published 13 Jul 2021