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The inquest heard Ms Smith was diagnosed as being autistic and having learning difficulties at a young age. Ms Hayes said her autism was never properly assessed and instead she was given mental health diagnoses that may not have been correct, rendering her care plan ineffective. "Abbi's autism was left as a footnote in her care," Ms Hayes said. Referring to Ms Smith's video before her death, the coroner added: "Abbi was so much more than her diagnosis... and sadly her distress was palpable in the video." Speaking after the inquest, Mrs Wolff from Dorset, said of her daughter: "She was a young autistic woman who had her own hopes and dreams, such as swimming with dolphins or owning her own dog. "These were not grand aspirations, but they were her aspirations and they were taken away from her by the very professionals that were supposed to support her." Mr Scott said his apology was both personal and on behalf of the trust. He added: "My condolences remain with [Ms Smith's] family and all who loved her at this difficult time."
