July 23, 2026 · The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science · DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2026.10743

The changing landscape of autism diagnostic assessments in the UK

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The authors investigate the impact of rising demand for autism diagnostic assessments in the UK on the quality of these evaluations within the National Health Service (NHS) and private sectors. They highlight concerns that cost-driven adaptations to assessment processes may lead to misdiagnosis and inadequate support, ultimately increasing the need for reassessments and exacerbating long-term burdens on individuals and healthcare services.

Jack Hollingdale, Emma Woodhouse, Quinton Deeley

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