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Debating autism diagnosis delays
The National Autistic Society says delays between being referred to an autism specialist and diagnosis are "unacceptably long" and putting "families into crisis".
A report by Public Health England has shown there is a huge disparity in waiting times across England - but NHS England says it is committed to reducing waiting times.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Joanna Gosling talks to Sarah Helps, a consultant clinical psychologist, Jane Harris, from the National Autistic Society, and Emma and Noah Williams, about the complexities involved in diagnosing autism.
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