"Current backlogs in the system are causing massive delays in diagnosis of disability"
"Children's Minister Norma Foley has announced changes to the Assessment of Need (AON) process in hopes of speeding it up and tackling the immense backlog."
"The announcement did not come with a concrete timeline for how long it will take for all AONs to be completed within the six months required by law."
Backlogs in the Assessment of Need (AON) system are causing substantial delays in disability diagnosis for children. Children's Minister Norma Foley announced changes to the AON process intended to speed up assessments and address the backlog. The announcement did not include a concrete timetable for clearing the backlog or for ensuring that all AONs are completed within the six-month statutory requirement. Without a specific timeline, compliance with the legal timeframe remains uncertain. Families and service providers face prolonged uncertainty and potential delays in receiving entitlements and supports tied to formal diagnoses. Implementation details and monitoring mechanisms for the announced changes were not specified.
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