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Concern GPs Not Ready For 'Neurodiversity Tsunami' After Law Change
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Advertisement - scroll to continue reading"I found if I really leaned into my neurodiversity, then I could discover my strengths."
Initially diagnosed with ADHD by a psychologist, Bennett then had to go to a private psychiatrist to be assessed and prescribed medication.
College of GPs president Luke Bradford said the lack of capacity in the public system has forced adult patients to go private.
Professional bodies have developed training packages, with about 600 GPs registering for a recent series of eight online seminars.
"It's still not an accessible service, it still doesn't address the equity problems in terms of getting a diagnosis.