The National Council for Special Education is currently at an advanced stage in the preparation of policy advice on the education of children with autism.
I expect that the NCSE final report, which is due to be delivered in the coming months, will reflect the broadest possible range of views, both National and International, and will provide recommendations which will assist the development of policy on the education of children with autism for future years.
My Department is also currently assisting the National Disability Authority to address the educational needs of people with Autism, as part of the National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan.
My Department also continues to provide for early intervention classes, special school and special class placements, and mainstream school placements with accompanying supports, in order to ensure that all children with autism can participate in education, regardless of their level of need.