Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Government of Northern Ireland Country Resources Autism Spectrum Disorder Northern Ireland 1 January 2013 Policy document

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This Strategy (2013 – 2020) and Action Plan (2013 – 2016) sets out the NI Executive’s commitment to improving services and support for people with autism in Northern Ireland (NI). It has been prepared as a result of the Autism Act (NI) 2011 which required the DHSSPS to lead on the development and implementation of a cross departmental Autism Strategy.

The Strategy and Action Plan have been developed in accordance with articles stated in the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to support the values of dignity, respect, independence, choice, equality and anti-discrimination for people with autism, their families and carers. The UNCRPD articles have informed the themes, strategic priorities and actions in the Strategy and Action Plan.

In recognition of the need for a ‘whole life’ approach to the provision of services and support a cross-departmental Project Board was established to progress the development of the Strategy and Action Plan. Members of the Board comprised representatives from all government departments working, in partnership with people with autism, parents and carers and the community and voluntary sector.

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