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HSE's New Autism Assessment Plan
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
HSE unveils a new autism assessment plan aimed at slashing wait times—potentially cutting years off the backlog—but advocacy groups warn it risks undermining kids’ legal rights to thorough, multi-disciplinary evaluations. The proposed three-tier system, launching mid-2027, could overload CAMHS services and lead to inadequate assessments, causing real harm. While HSE claims it’s partnering with groups and deploying special teams to train staff, critics insist this isn’t a replacement for statutory assessments—and demand safeguards to ensure no child slips through the cracks. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5c870ee4c27e1cd5