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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Caroline Davies

‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis

Rosalyn, left, and daughter Imogen.
Rosalyn, left, and daughter Imogen have waited years for an autism diagnosis. Photograph: Supplied

For Rosalyn, the battle for an official autism diagnosis for her 14-year-old daughter, Imogen, has been intense, deeply frustrating and has lasted five and a half years.

That Rosalyn has three other children who have autism diagnoses meant she was acutely aware of the signs.

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