AUTISM CYMRU

Early day motion 1215, tabled 14 May 2003 by Chris Ruane (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House notes the pioneering work being undertaken throughout Wales by Autism Cymru; commends their strategic endeavours over the past two years in acting as a catalyst for the planning work being conducted by the Welsh Asembly Government to develop the world's first national strategy for autism; recognises Autism Cymru's All-Wales Education and Training Programme has provided autism training for over 1,000 practitioners and carers; congratulates Autism Cymru on its partnership with local authorities, especially in West Wales, in leading the development of local strategies and co-ordinated service delivery; celebrates the launch last December of AWARES.org, the All-Wales Autism Resource website which is the world's first national web-based resource which receives over 4,500 visitors per week; welcomes the ground-breaking work being developed by Autism Cymru and its partners in the voluntary sector, most notably Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn, Denbigh and the Welsh Assembly Government, which serves as a model to other countries; and looks forward to Autism Cymru hosting a major international conference on autism at Cardiff City Hall in May 2004.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 1.