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Kibble has become the first organisation of its kind to achieve Autism Accreditation

Leading children's charity first to secure Autism Accreditation recognition

Kibble has found that 14% of the young people it cares for have a diagnosis of autism, far higher than the rate found across the wider pupil population.

Some Scottish children have been waiting for years.

Some Scottish children have been waiting for years.

ADHD group accuses Scottish Government of 'throwing money' at waiting list issue

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

Now you can buy an autistic Barbie - is that a good idea?

Dr Jim Crabb, Royal College Of Psychiatrists, Edinburgh.

Dr Jim Crabb, Royal College Of Psychiatrists, Edinburgh.

ADHD and autism support are at a crossroads in Scotland - and here is the way forward

The Court of Session in Edinburgh

The Court of Session in Edinburgh

Health board in legal hot water over refusal to carry out ADHD-only assessments

People are waiting for more than 1,200 days to be assessed for ADHD in Greater Glasgow.

People are waiting for more than 1,200 days to be assessed for ADHD in Greater Glasgow.

'Inefficient' ADHD assessments queried as waitlist increases by 500 per cent

Some Scottish children have been waiting for years.

Some Scottish children have been waiting for years.

Scottish children waiting more than 1,000 days for autism and ADHD assessments

Scotland facing 'system-wide' autism and ADHD crisis

Scotland facing 'system-wide' autism and ADHD crisis

Scotland facing 'system-wide' autism and ADHD crisis

Concerns have been raised that the lack of information about wait times for ADHD and other diagnoses is preventing young people from accessing care. (Image: Pixabay)

Concerns have been raised that the lack of information about wait times for ADHD and other diagnoses is preventing young people from accessing care. (Image: Pixabay)

ADHD waiting times leave children ‘without hope’ of treatment

Wait times for ADHD diagnoses and other support and treatment

Wait times for ADHD diagnoses and other support and treatment

The kids are waiting to see if they are alright

ADHD content on social media is out of control.

ADHD content on social media is out of control.

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

I don't need to be diagnosed with ADHD, social media has done that already

Getting help for neurodivergent children is a stressful process

Getting help for neurodivergent children is a stressful process

REBECCA McQUILLAN

A child's distress, a parent's tears: the sheer hell of waiting for ADHD help

Daniel Johnson MSP in the chamber during his debate on the learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence bill

Daniel Johnson MSP in the chamber during his debate on the learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence bill

Scottish Government blasted for ‘Orwellian’ response to autism report

John Swinney apologised after it emerged a teenager waited over five years for an ADHD diagnosis. (Jane Barlow/PA)

John Swinney apologised after it emerged a teenager waited over five years for an ADHD diagnosis. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Swinney apologises as teen waits over five years for ADHD diagnosis

Links have been discovered between dyslexia and ADHD

Links have been discovered between dyslexia and ADHD

Dyslexia and ADHD links discovered that could help education and support systems

ADHD medication shortages have impacted patients

ADHD medication shortages have impacted patients

Stress and anxiety: how patients are affected by ADHD medicine shortage