asked the Minister for Health the number of autistic children, autistic adults and the number on the waiting list in each health board area for residential care for such people.
Written Answers. - Autistic Persons.
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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:
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|
Health Board |
No. of Autistic Children |
No. of Autistic Adults |
No. awaiting Residential Care |
|
Estern |
92 |
71 |
51 |
|
Midland |
10 |
5 |
— |
|
Mid-Western |
11 |
6 |
— |
|
North-Eastern |
12 |
6 |
— |
|
North-Western |
— |
3 |
— |
|
South-Eastern |
26 |
7 |
14 |
|
Southern |
36 |
20 |
— |
|
Western |
52 |
12 |
— |