22 days ago
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. The Guardian UK is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 24 Sept 2026, 21:08 UTC. The headline in use is “‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A mother describes the frustration of endless waiting lists and difficulties getting appointments so her teenage daughter can get the help she requires For Rosalyn, the battle for an official autism diagnosis for her 14-year-old daughter, Imogen, has been intense, deeply frustrating and has lasted five and a half years.
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- First reported by The Guardian UK
‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
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- The Guardian