Hampshire: Thousands waiting for autism assessments - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-68510191

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What’s behind the UK’s increase in autism diagnoses? | Autism | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/04/uk-increase-autism-diagnoses-neurodiversity

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