About our National Autism Strategy

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We are creating the National Autism Strategy.

We call it our Strategy.

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A strategy is a government plan for how we will do things in the future.

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Our strategy will support people who are on the Autism spectrum.

The Autism spectrum includes the different ways people can experience Autism.

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Autism is a disability that can affect how you:

  • think
  • feel
  • communicate
  • connect and deal with others.

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In this paper, we say ‘Autistic people’ when we talk about people who are on the Autism spectrum.

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Our Strategy will support Autistic people and their families to get the support they need.

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In this paper we talk about things that might upset some people.

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If you get upset and need support, there are services you can contact.

Their details are in the section, Supports.