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Autism Bill

The hon. Lady is right: the appropriate strategy needs to apply across society, and I hope that the Minister will tell us how the Government's proposals address that need. Many people with autism, particularly adults, also face barriers to accessing services because social care professionals and others have inadequate knowledge of the condition. It is vital that those providing services to people with autism understand the disability and are fully trained to communicate with people with autism effectively and to facilitate them in explaining their needs fully. Can the Minister assure me that the new strategy will address that issue?