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Direct-to-consumer marketing is widening the boundaries of autism and ADHD, and the NHS is picking up the bill Source
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Selling self-diagnosis
The Critic (United Kingdom) | Oct 28, 2026
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Oct 28, 2026
People diagnosed privately should not receive NHS-funded medication or support services without independent verification of their diagnosis.
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Healthcare providers should integrate self-diagnosis into their assessment processes to improve patient outcomes.
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Public discussions about autism and ADHD must balance self-diagnosis with professional evaluation.
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The NHS should not cover costs associated with treatments based on self-diagnosis of autism and ADHD.
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Diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD have legitimately expanded as research improved, not because of marketing.
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Private providers should be required to share assessment data with the NHS so public services can plan services based on real prevalence.
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The NHS should fund autism and ADHD assessment at a level that eliminates private sector demand, rather than subsidising private profits.
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The conversation around autism and ADHD should include diverse perspectives, including self-diagnosed individuals.
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Individuals should be encouraged to pursue formal diagnosis rather than relying on self-diagnosis.
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Adults with long unmet needs should not be denied timely diagnosis simply because their assessment was funded privately instead of publicly.
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