Thousands of disabled children are waiting too long for vital treatment because of cuts to services, a survey suggests.
The British Academy of Childhood Disability (BACD) says some are waiting more than two years for a diagnosis.
By Ruth Clegg, Disability Affairs Editor, BBC News
Dr Karen Horridge, who chairs the BACD, says children with autism and complex disabilities are being failed.
The Department of Health said it was working to help join up health, education, and social care services.
Dr Horridge, who conducted the survey, said the delays in assessment and eventual diagnosis “were unacceptable”.
She told BBC News that these children were missing out on vital therapy and support because of these delays.
In some cases, they could miss out on years of education.
She said: “They’re left in pain for longer.
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