Autism and ADHD - FOI Response Register

1. How many referrals have been made by GPs for assessments for ADHD for

a) children

b) adults

2. How many referrals have been made by GPs for assessments for autism for

In the case that the board does not specify the condition for each referral, could you provide the general referral numbers for a) children and b) adults across these years?

Number of referrals Apr-Mar for the year indicated.  Total number of referrals given and number of referrals from GPs indicated where complete data available.

3. How long is the waiting time in weeks for an ADHD assessment for

a) children

b) adults

4. How long is the waiting time in weeks for an autism assessment for

In the case that the board does not specify the condition for each referral, could you provide the general referral numbers for a) children and b) adults across these years?

Figures below are for average waiting times for an autism assessment.  Many of those referred in the years requested in this FOI are still waiting for an initial appointment.  The figures given below are for those seen for an initial appointment within the years stated i.e. not those referred in that period.  As we prioritise referrals there is a large range of wait times.