Charity CEO warns that the system appears to be in a "state of collapse" after figures show that waiting lists for autism assessments in the North East have doubled in 18 months. Read more
Dr Helen Leonard is a consultant in paediatric neurodisability in Newcastle and has seen a huge rise in children being referred for autism assessments. Read more
Helen Cooper, a GP, sees her patients struggle as they wait years for an autism diagnosis on the NHS - that's why she sent her son for a private assessment. Read more
Mum-of-one Elizabeth has been on the NHS waiting list for six months without moving any closer to an autism assessment. Read more
Emma Huddleston asked the NHS to refer her son Caden to a private partner via Right to Choose to avoid a two-year wait. Read more
Paul Corless and his wife, who are on benefits, saved up for a private autism assessment for daughter Ava after she was discharged by CAMHS. Read more
Nicola Bulmer says her family is living in "purgatory" while they wait years for autism and ADHD assessments on the NHS. Read more
See the statistics on waiting lists for autism assessments across the North East. Read more
Click here to join Family Development Manager Kerrie Highcock as she discusses autism diagnosis waiting lists in a live Q&A session at 10am on Friday 30th June. Read more