A new report has laid bare the struggle faced by "scared parents with even more scared children" in navigating NHS mental health services for young people with autism.
The report, produced by patient watchdog Healthwatch Northumberland, comes after it received feedback from families that "some NHS mental health services aren’t working for their autistic children". Based on feedback from 90 people across the county, the report highlights how some parents shared how they were "jumping through hoops" or even "made to feel they were fabricating or exaggerating concerns".
Though there is much positive feedback, Healthwatch has highlighted themes particularly around access to support which can make life tough for families.
