asked the Minister for Health the number of (a) autistic children and (b) autistic adults in each health board area; and the number awaiting residential care in each area.
Written Answers. - Residential Care for Autistic Persons.
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As I indicated in reply to a similar question by the Deputy on 13 May 1986 (Official Report column 621, volume 366), it is generally accepted that there is no precise definition of autism. However, the information requested by the Deputy is listed below as supplied by the individual health boards:—
|
Health Board |
No. of autistic children |
No. of autistic adults |
No. awaiting residential care |
|
Eastern |
Information is awaited from the health board |
||
|
Midland |
10 |
5 |
none |
|
Mid-Western |
10 |
6 |
none |
|
North-Eastern |
10 |
6 |
none |
|
North-Western |
A full assessment of autistic persons in the area is being carried out by the health board |
||
|
South-Eastern |
26 |
7 |
14 |
|
Southern |
Information is awaited from the health board |
||
|
Western |
53 |
12 |
none |
I will forward particulars for the Eastern, North-Western and Southern Health Boards to the Deputy when the information is received.