Over 3500 Lanarkshire kids left on waiting list for autism assessment with one waiting nearly three years to be seen

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An MSP is calling for urgent action after it was revealed more than 3500 Lanarkshire children are waiting for an autism assessment.

Research recently obtained by Central Scotland representative Monica Lennon showed significant delays for an appointment with the neurodevelopment team.And shockingly, one child needed to wait nearly three years to be seen.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A Freedom of Information request to NHS Lanarkshire was submitted after the issue was highlighted by a local family.

At the time of the response, 3667 children were on the list.Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world.Around one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum.