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NHS waiting times for ADHD and autism assessments stretch to two years
Nearly a million people in England are on ADHD assessment waiting lists, with NHS boards imposing minimum two-year waits amid a sharp rise in referrals.
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NHS Bodies in England Impose Two-Year Minimum Wait for ADHD and Autism Assessments
Four integrated care boards in England have introduced a minimum two-year waiting period for neurodiversity assessments, citing surging demand, prompting criticism from patient groups.
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Report challenges 'snowflake generation' label for young people
The head of an independent review into youth mental health, ADHD and autism told the BBC the criticism is misplaced.
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Report Highlights Risks of Social Media-Driven ADHD Self-Diagnosis Among Youth
A feature published by Associated Press of Pakistan examines how young people increasingly turn to social media to interpret symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, sometimes mistaking ordinary behaviors for a medical condition.
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