The Southern District Health Board says the wait time for autism or ADHD assessment at Child Health Clinical Psychology Services is 12 months. Photo: Getty ImagesOne Southland family had to wait 13 months to talk to a psychologist about their son's suspected autism and ADHD. However, the Southern District Health Board says the wait time for autism or ADHD assessment at Child Health Clinical Psychology Services is 12 months. Autism New Zealand says families are waiting around two years from the first signs of the disorder until their child is diagnosed. CEO Dane Dougan says as soon as children show signs of autism, they should be referred to an organisation like his.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 02, 2020 09:04 UTC