National information and support
The national government strategy and policy is called National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026 (GOV.UK). The government website includes an easy read version of the government's Autism strategy.
Local authorities are also guided by the following legislation:
- The Care Act 2014
- The Children’s and Families Act 2014
- Health and Social Care Act 2012
- Equality Act 2010
- Autism Act 2009
