Invisible in the spectrum: Barriers and biases in Autism diagnosis for South Asian communities in the UK

This reflective piece explores the barriers faced by South Asian families in accessing autism diagnoses, through the lens of a British Indian male trainee clinical psychologist. Drawing on NHS policies, clinical guidelines, and personal reflections, it weaves together a fictionalised vignette, commentary on identity and representation, and observations from practice. The article closes with a call to embed cultural formulation more meaningfully and consistently across services.