Autism
Lords · Question HL9024 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of (1) adults, and (2) children, in England who have autism.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 23 Jul 2025
There is varied evidence on the ‘true prevalence’ of autism, which is the proportion of the population who would meet the criteria for a diagnosis if they were to be assessed, regardless of whether or not they have received a formal diagnosis.Part II of t...