When my child was 2, I felt the child health nurse dismissed my concerns that my child was showing signs of autism, despite a very strong family history.
By the time my child was 4 in 2022 it was unmistakable and we went to our GP who put us on the waitlist for a developmental paediatrician. When we received the letter we were told a 12-18 month wait for CDS.
3.5 years later we finally saw a developmental paediatrician who agreed that our child met the diagnostic criteria for Autism and referred us to the neurodevelopment team at the department of communities. 2 months after that appointment we received a letter telling us the assessment appointment is at least another 2 year wait.
How is it acceptable to wait nearly 6 years for an autism diagnosis? How is my child supposed to reach their full potential when they seemingly have missed every early intervention possibility due to impossibly long waitlists? They are struggling, in school and in life in general, and there seems to be nothing we can do.
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About: Kwinana 1& 2 Child Health Clinic, Rockingham/Kwinana Child Development Service Kwinana 1& 2 Child Health Clinic, Rockingham/Kwinana Child Development Service Kwinana 6167
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