Parents of autistic children left 'invalidated, unheard and patronised' by Camhs, report finds 

More than 70% of the parents consulted said that their child’s mental health had deteriorated while they were on a Camhs waiting list.

Seven in 10 parents of autistic children say that their child’s diagnosis has negatively impacted their ability to access the HSE’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs), according to a new report.

More than 70% of the parents consulted said that their child’s mental health had deteriorated while they were on a Camhs waiting list.