Dame Andrea Jenkyns, the Reform UK candidate for Greater Lincolnshire mayor, has disagreed with party leader Nigel Farage over the diagnosis of children with special educational needs (SEND). Farage claimed there are too many diagnoses being made, suggesting that they often arise from virtual consultations. Jenkyns, who herself has ADHD, highlighted her experiences as a parent and former MP, emphasizing the significant wait times for diagnoses that leave children vulnerable in their education, advocating for ensuring that every child receives the support they need, regardless of their background.
Dame Andrea Jenkyns expressed her belief in the importance of proper diagnoses for children with special needs, contradicting Nigel Farage's stance on over-diagnosis.
Farage's remarks about the over-diagnosis of SEND reflected his concerns about mental illness evaluations being conducted online, impacting children's care.
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