Siân Balsom, manager of Healthwatch York, said without a diagnosis there is “there is no help and support” available for people with autism.
Julia Casserly, director of communities at United Response, who coordinates the charity’s supported living and community support services, added that “adequate funding and resources are needed to better support the care system”.
An NHS spokesperson said the NHS is “fully committed to supporting and improving the lives” of those with autism.
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has set a target time of 13 weeks for those with suspected autism to be assessed.
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