Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour) on Thursday, 13 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2008. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Asperger's Syndrome: Health Services

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what support his Department makes available to adults who have Asperger's syndrome.

Answer: ““Better Services for people with an autistic spectrum disorder””, published on 16 November 2006, clarified the nature and intent of Government policy as it relates to adults with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) including Asperger's syndrome. It encourages people in the social care and health field to develop local agendas for action. A copy of the document has been placed in the Library.As part of our commitment to meeting the needs of people with ASCs, we announced, in May 2008, a programme of work which will lead to a strategy for adults with autism, including Asperger's syndrome, that we will consult on next year.

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