Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115303

Neurodiversity: Children

Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

David Smith

LabourNorth Northumberland

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that local health authorities provide parents with clear information regarding expected waiting times for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and atten

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
There are currently no plans to implement a standardised minimum waiting time for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments for children.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline for the diagnosis ...

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