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Written question asked by Anne Begg (Labour) on Monday, 11 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 January 2010. It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pathways to Work: Autism

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what mechanisms are in place to ensure Pathways to Work providers support people with autism.
Answer

Pathways is a flexible menu of different support options tailored to the needs of each customer. This can include work-focused interviews, help finding and applying for jobs, Condition Management Programmes, training and extra money to boost in-work income. Customers with autism receive a service which is tailored to them as Pathways is available to customers across the full range of health conditions and disabilities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
504 c931W; 310625
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Autism Pathways to work programme
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk