A Clare Autism support group is calling for a major overhaul of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services following a damming report into patient experiences.
A new survey by advocacy group ‘Families for reform of CAMHS’ found that 70% of parents with autistic children said their child’s health deteriorated while on a waiting list.
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The report also found 42% of parents reported their autistic child was turned away while experiencing suicidal ideation.
Ennis Voices for Autism Secretary Gearóid Mannion says the situation is deeply concerning.
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