“Everyone’s autistic these days.” How many times have you heard that one?
With autism and ADHD diagnoses on the rise, and the recent government review raising questions about overdiagnosis, we wanted to have a proper conversation about what’s actually happening.
Are there really more autistic people, or are we finally recognising children and adults who would have been overlooked years ago?
This week, we talk about our own misconceptions, the reality of pursuing a diagnosis, the impact of waiting years for answers and why so many parents are having to fight for support.
We also look at what the government review actually says, because there's quite a difference between some of the headlines and the wider findings.
And perhaps the biggest question of all: Why are we spending so much time questioning diagnoses when so many children still can't access the support they need?
As always, we're sharing our own experiences as SEND mums, not speaking as medical professionals.
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Have you ever been told that everyone's autistic or ADHD these days?
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