Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115303
Neurodiversity: Children
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
David Smith
Labour — North 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 AhmedThere 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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