Asperger's Syndrome: Health Services

Health written question – answered at on 24 November 2008.

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Photo of Tony Wright Tony Wright Labour, Cannock Chase

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what support his Department makes available to adults who have Asperger's syndrome.

Photo of Phil Hope Phil Hope Minister of State (Care Services; Minister for the East Midlands), Department of Health

"Better Services for people with an autistic spectrum disorder", published on 16 November 2006, clarified the nature and intent of Government policy as it relates to adults with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) including Asperger's syndrome. It encourages people in the social care and health field to develop local agendas for action. A copy of the document has been placed in the Library.

As part of our commitment to meeting the needs of people with ASCs, we announced, in May 2008, a programme of work which will lead to a strategy for adults with autism, including Asperger's syndrome, that we will consult on next year.

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