Autism Protocol Delayed by Staff Shortage | Cork News

A much-anticipated autism assessment protocol, set to launch in July to slash wait times from 24 months to six, is now facing delays as the HSE admits staff recruitment for the new in-reach teams only began last month. While implementation planning is slated for September and webinars are already scheduled, the lack of confirmed hires raises concerns about whether the rollout can meet its ambitious timeline. Advocacy groups welcome the hiring effort but stress the need for proper funding and autistic-led input to ensure effectiveness—and remind everyone this protocol doesn’t replace legal rights to assessments. Families remain on edge, waiting for timely support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a2e5cb0fd79f918