M-380 Autism spectrum disorder

That, in the opinion of the House, the Minister of Health should recognize that research is needed to: (a) identify underlying causes and risk factors for autism; (b) determine the social and economic burden of autism to society ; (c) advance the evidence base for early identification and intervention of autism, so as to eliminate or reduce disabling consequences of autism spectrum disorder through to adulthood; and (d) understand and address disparities in access to knowledge and to care in various communities.