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Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know

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The review looks at NHS waiting times and whether young people are being over-diagnosed.

It has been called a "generational opportunity" to rethink support for both mental health conditions and ADHD and autism.

The review, commissioned by then-health secretary Wes Streeting 10 months ago after saying young people were being "over-diagnosed" and "written off", could have major implications for NHS services, the benefits system, schools and employment support.

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