Nursery World - Government review to improve lives of autistic children

The Government has launched a review of services and support for children with autism.

The review will collect evidence from autistic children, their families and carers on how to improve the support they receive.

It will inform the new joint adults and children autism strategy, due to be published in autumn 2019.

The Government review will cover the following:

Minister for care Caroline Dinenage said, ‘I want to see young people on the autism spectrum given the same start in life as any other child. Currently, outcomes simply aren’t good enough, with too many autistic children falling through the cracks and not getting the care and support they need.

‘With the right support, they can live happy, healthy and independent lives within their own communities, so it’s vital we have a national autism strategy that works for both children and adults.

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