Paul Bradford
Question:55 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the task force report on autism. [2844/02]
Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.
The report of the task force on autism is a lengthy and complex document which extends to more than 350 pages. The report contains 17 individual chapters, each of which addresses a particular aspect of policy or provision in relation to autistic spectrum disorders and makes recommendations for the future development of services. Overall, the report puts forward in excess of 180 individual recommendations.
The report of the task force, which is currently being considered in my Department, will make an important contribution to the future development of services for persons with autistic spectrum disorders. Copies of the report can be accessed on my Department's website and arrangements are being made to make printed copies of the report available in the near future.
Question No. 56 answered with Question No. 53.