More than 28,000 Scots children are on waiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments – with some waiting four years without an appointment.

Parents have spoken of the "emotional devastation" at being unable to get the help they desperately need for neurodiverse conditions because services cannot meet demand.

Data secured by the Sunday Mail from Scottish health boards through freedom of information (FOI) showed that as of September, at least 28,487 children were on NHS waiting lists desperately seeking preliminary investigations for autism and ADHD.

The staggering figure represents an increase of 4489 on the previous year despite the fact that neurodivergent people are more likely to experience worsening physical and mental health issues if left without treatment and support.

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