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Dr Brook says such long waits can be "traumatic" and, for many, it will mean struggling without support or eventually reaching "crisis point". And she argues there should be more tailored support, via training for the police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and counselling services, when autistic women and girls report sexual assault.