PEOPLE WITH AUTISM

Early day motion 1722, tabled 22 June 2009 by Janet Dean (Labour). Signed by 88 members.

That this House notes the recent report from the National Audit Office Supporting People with Autism through Adulthood; further notes that adults with high-functioning autism are significantly less likely to experience traumatic and costly acute mental health problems if they are receiving appropriate services; further notes in particular the report's conclusion that providing appropriate health, social care and employment support to those with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome could save the public purse millions of pounds; recognises the positive steps already taken by the Government to address some of these issues; and calls on the Government to take forward all the recommendations contained in the report in its forthcoming adult autism strategy.

Signatures by party: Labour 55, Liberal Democrat 18, DUP 6, Conservative 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, UUP 1.