thread: How long did you have to wait to see a Paed for Autism Referral?

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  1. #1
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    Oct 2003
    Forestville NSW
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    When DD1 was 3 we waited 18 months for the public system and then we moved states and started all over again... It took us 2 1/2 years from the beginning until diagnosis... so unfortunately, yes it does sound right. If you go privately it is much quicker and I actually would recommend it.

  2. #2
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    Feb 2009
    Central Coast NSW
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    Ouch, that's not good news. I think privately it is still 6 months, but that might just be here. I think I'll see what I can find for them in Sydney or Newcastle see if that's any better. My parents will pay the gap fee for private, but if it's only a three month improvement that's really ridiculous, and especially as he's already in school and doing so poorly, it would really be unfortunate if it takes that long, the school said they don't can't get the extra facilities etc required for a student with those sorts of issues until a proper diagnosis is made. I am so shocked at the length of the waiting lists. Ah well, can only work with whats there I suppose thanks for the replies.