The Department of Health invites those with lived experience to share their views on the key priorities which should be included in the development of an autism strategy for 2023-2028.

You may be an autistic person or a family member or carer of someone who has an autism diagnosis or waiting for an assessment. You may be involved in education, community life or service delivery. We want you to tell us how we can develop a strategy which can make a difference.

In March 2021 the Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA, published an Autism – Interim Strategy for the years 2021 and 2022 with a commitment to commence development of a longer term autism strategy later in 2021. In preparation for this, the Department is inviting you to share your views on the key priorities which should be included in this strategy through this questionnaire.

Should you require further information, please send your enquiry to:  autism.strategy@health-ni.gov.uk