Scotcast - Autism: rising rates or overdiagnosis?
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The number of children and adults diagnosed with autism and ADHD is rising. Waiting lists are overflowing, schools are struggling to cope and parents are looking for support.
But what actually is neurodivergence? How many people have it? And is the way we live having an impact on that number?
We hear from former Make Me Prime Minister finalist Kelly Given, who was diagnosed at 24, and consultant psychiatrist Dr Pavan Srireddy.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.
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Published on Wednesday, 4th February 2026.
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