Why Is the Autism Evaluation Waitlist So Long? Families are often told to get an autism evaluation as soon as possible, then handed a wait of months or more. The contradiction is real, and it's not a paperwork problem. The shortage is structural: there are simply not enough specialists to meet demand, and the evaluation itself takes significant time and expertise. This guide explains why the wait is so long, what it typically looks like, and what you can do while you're in the queue. What This T
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