An Autism Strategy should be published by the end of the year.
That's according to health minister Lawrie Hooper, who answered questions about its progress in the House of Keys.
He assured the House that it's being taken seriously and is a priority for the department, and revealed that Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher will be leading the plans forward.
Mr Hooper explains what the strategy will include:
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