Autism strategy savaged by campaigners over weak language

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The first national strategy on autism has been savaged by leading campaigners with autism for its failure to demand real change from councils and health trusts.
The new government strategy, which aims to help adults with autism in England “live independently in a society that understands them”, was promised as…

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Autism strategy savaged by campaigners over weak language