National Autism Strategy

Overview

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is writing a National Autism Strategy. This strategy will help us to improve the way we support our autistic population and their families, by making sure services are provided fairly, effectively, and where they will do the most good.

Please note: We are interested in all Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), including Asperger’s Syndrome. We use the words ‘autism’ and ‘autistic’ to mean anyone with any ASC, including Asperger’s – this is done to make the questions easier to read. We understand that not everyone on the spectrum feels the same or has the same needs, and we have no intention of stigmatising or overlooking any part of the community.