Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 67119

Autism: Women

Tabled: 11 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025

Question

Afzal Khan

LabourManchester Rusholme

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to update SEND guidance to reflect current understanding of autism presentation in women and girls.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
This government’s ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision receive the right support to succeed and thrive in their education and as they move into adult life.Under t...

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