Submitted on Wednesday 13th March 2019
Published on Friday 26th April 2019
Current status: Closed
Closed: Saturday 26th October 2019
Signatures: 2,601
Review the referral pathway for girls with a query of Autism.
School-based presentation is a required element for an assessment referral. Girls typically don't present at school until later in their development, making a referral unaccessible for girls to seek a diagnosis. The referral pathways need to be reviewed for girls to have equal to access services.
My daughter may be autisic but I can't access any services in my area. Her concerning behaviours at home have been strongly documented by supporting professionals over a 2 year time frame, but my assessment referral has been denied due to the lack of school based presentation.
This petition to seek equality for my little girl and the many others in a similar position. Awareness of Autism in girls is increasing but the referral pathway still strongly bias towards a typical male presentation. Why?
You can't sign this petition because it is now closed. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
3.12.152.102 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:33:08 +0000
