Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 15
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We conclude that the benefits of early diagnosis for conditions like autism are well- understood...
Conclusion
We conclude that the benefits of early diagnosis for conditions like autism are well- understood and late diagnosis presents a particular risk that autistic people will end up with mental illnesses such as anxiety and/or depression.
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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.