Written questions

Autism: Women

Commons · Question 36506 · Tabled 7 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 14 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review autism assessment questionnaire to be inclusive of female autism.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 14 Mar 2025

Autistic characteristics in women and girls may differ from those of other autistic people. Integrated care boards and health professionals should have due regard to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines when commissioning an...