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Treasury

Answer

Mrs. Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will list the services and provision made available by his Department in England for those diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. [142845] Mr. Andrew Smith: [holding answer 18 December 2000]: The Department does not make direct education provision for those with autistic spectrum disorders. It is for local education authorities, schools and other education and training providers to arrange suitable provision for all those with learning difficulties and disabilities, including those with autism, in collaboration, where appropriate, with other service providers from the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors. The Employment Service is responsible for helping those looking for work, including jobseekers who are disabled. Although there are no programmes specifically for people with autism, there are a range of mainstream and specialist disability programmes which can help people with the disorder.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

360 c227-8W; 142845

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Disability Autism Employment schemes Learning disability Special educational needs

Link

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