AM 's Support For ASD

CARL SARGEANT AM HAILS NEW AUTISM STRATEGY

Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, has welcomed toady’s Assembly Government announcement of new wide-ranging efforts to tackle autism and improve services for those who are affected by the condition.Mr Sargeant said: “I am proud and excited that Wales is the first country in the world to have established a cross-cutting national strategic action plan for ASD. Our Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategic Action Plan will help the estimated 30,000 people that are either directly or indirectly affected by Autism in Wales.“It is vital that we ensure that people with ASD are supported and given the opportunity to fulfil their potential. That is why our ASD Strategic Action Plan will address the needs of people of all ages, and involve all agencies such as housing, health, education and social services. It will also involve not only the individuals with ASD, but also their families/carers in the decision making process.“This is another “World first” for Wales, and I am pleased that the Assembly Government is committed to backing its Strategy with appropriate financial resources.”