Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 67109

Autism: Research

Tabled: 11 July 2025

Answered: 25 September 2025

Question

Afzal Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to incorporate research on (a) masking and (b) internalised behaviours into (i) autism diagnostic pathways and (ii) training for healthcare professionals.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Integrated care boards (ICBs) and health professionals should have due regard to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines when commissioning and providing health care services, including autism assessment services. NICE guidelin...

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