Autism policy and services: UK legislation and strategies
The Autism Act 2009 requires the government to publish an adult autism strategy for England. There are separate strategies for other parts of the UK.
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Overview
The National Autistic Society (NAS) describes autism as a lifelong neurodivergence and disability that affects how people experience and interact with the world.
The UK government’s National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026 aims to improves the lives of autistic people. Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland have their own autism strategies.
This page brings together briefings on autism legislation and strategies in the UK, and briefings on Health and Social care, Education, Employment, Social Security, and the Criminal Justice System policies and services in England.
Note: Briefings will be added as they are updated and this will ultimately replace the Library briefing: Autism: Overview of policy and services – House of Commons Library
Commons Library research about autism policies and services
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Autism policy and services: Health and social care
Autistic people experience health inequalities. This briefing describes government and NHS policy on health and social care for autistic people.
