Finian McGrath
Ceist:127 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the recognition of autism as a disability under the disability allowance scheme. [5977/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 2 February 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
Autism spectrum disorders are categorized by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) as: autism F84-F84.9 and are recognised by the World Health Organisation. My Department recognises autism spectrum disorders as disabilities. The eligibility to disability allowance is determined by its severity and expected duration.