澳大利亚自闭症诊断的等待时间急剧上升,30%以上的家庭等待两年以上。
Waiting times for autism diagnoses in Australia have surged, with over 30% of families waiting over two years.
澳大利亚自闭症意识组织的一项调查显示,32%的家庭现在等待自闭症诊断的时间超过两年,比2014年增加了70%,只有26%的儿童在六个月内得到评估,比2014年减少了54%。
A survey by Autism Awareness Australia shows that 32% of families now wait over two years for an autism diagnosis, a 70% increase since 2014, with only 26% of children assessed within six months, a 54% drop since 2014.
延误的原因是公私营保健系统的等待时间过长,财政拮据也拖延了每四个家庭中就一个家庭的诊断。
Delays are due to long wait times in both public and private healthcare systems, with financial constraints also delaying diagnoses for one in four families.
调查突出表明,需要及时干预和提供额外资金。
The survey highlights the need for timely intervention and additional funding.