Questions on waitlists for pediatric diagnoses & occupational therapy

I have placed questions on the House of Assembly Order Paper asking government about waitlists for pediatric diagnoses and occupational therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder or other neuro-developmental disorders. These questions are as follows:

1. To ask the Honourable the Minister of Health and Community Services to lay on the Table of the House the following information:

(a) the number of children on the waiting list for a pediatric diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or other neuro-developmental disorders;

(b) the number of pediatric diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder or other neuro-developmental disorders performed since October 11, 2011 in Newfoundland and Labrador;

(c) the number of patients who have been sent outside the province for a pediatric diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or other neuro-developmental disorders since October 11, 2011, along with any associated cost to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador;

(d) the number of pediatricians working for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador who are qualified to provide assessment, diagnostic, and supportive services related to

autism spectrum disorder and other neuro-developmental disorders; and

(e) the number of vacancies that currently exist in the area of developmental pediatrics in Newfoundland and Labrador.

2. To ask the Honourable the Minister of Health and Community Services to lay on the Table of the House the number of children with autism spectrum disorder or other neuro-developmental disorders who are on the waiting list for occupational therapy.