How to help families awaiting an autism diagnosis
- November 20, 2023
- The REACH Institute
- ADHD, Autism, Patient communication
“Wait times to get a formal autism diagnosis from a qualified program range from six months to two years. It’s very frustrating for parents and their children who need services,” explains Dr. Mark Wolraich, MD, a REACH faculty member and retired professor of pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
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