Delays in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Pathway: An Audit of Wait Times for Initial Assessment and Post-Diagnosis Support in Greater Preston
Aims: Timely initiation of assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is crucial as delays can significantly impact development of children and family well-being. This audit aimed to assess the adherence to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline recommendations of time...
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| description | Aims: Timely initiation of assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is crucial as delays can significantly impact development of children and family well-being. This audit aimed to assess the adherence to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline recommendations of timely initiation of ASD assessment and follow-up care in the Greater Preston Area. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f4837fc4af794e4fa93f2df463c81db82025-08-20T03:32:54ZengCambridge University PressBJPsych Open2056-47242025-06-0111S285S28510.1192/bjo.2025.10691Delays in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Pathway: An Audit of Wait Times for Initial Assessment and Post-Diagnosis Support in Greater PrestonCydney TripleyMaria Hall0Manchester University, Manchester, United KingdomAims: Timely initiation of assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is crucial as delays can significantly impact development of children and family well-being. This audit aimed to assess the adherence to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline recommendations of timely initiation of ASD assessment and follow-up care in the Greater Preston Area.https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425106911/type/journal_article |
| spellingShingle | Cydney Tripley Maria Hall Delays in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Pathway: An Audit of Wait Times for Initial Assessment and Post-Diagnosis Support in Greater Preston BJPsych Open |
| title | Delays in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Pathway: An Audit of Wait Times for Initial Assessment and Post-Diagnosis Support in Greater Preston |
| title_full | Delays in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Pathway: An Audit of Wait Times for Initial Assessment and Post-Diagnosis Support in Greater Preston |
| title_fullStr | Delays in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Pathway: An Audit of Wait Times for Initial Assessment and Post-Diagnosis Support in Greater Preston |
| title_full_unstemmed | Delays in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Pathway: An Audit of Wait Times for Initial Assessment and Post-Diagnosis Support in Greater Preston |
| title_short | Delays in the Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Pathway: An Audit of Wait Times for Initial Assessment and Post-Diagnosis Support in Greater Preston |
| title_sort | delays in the autism spectrum disorder diagnostic pathway an audit of wait times for initial assessment and post diagnosis support in greater preston |
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