The leaders speak about autism:
Gordon Brown
Too often people with autism don’t reach their full potential because those around them do not understand the condition. On United Nations World Autism Awareness Day, everyone should challenge their perceptions. I don’t find it acceptable that many want to work but only 15 per cent of people with autism are in paid employment. Or that many want to live independently but almost 50 per cent. of adults with autism live with their parents.Recognition and awareness in frontline public services is critical to giving those with autism the support they need. That’s why our recently published national autism strategy Rewarding and Fulfilling lives, is backed by legislation and sets a clear framework for creating that support.
David Cameron
United Nations World Autism Awareness Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges that people with autism and Asperger Syndrome can face especially during times of economic difficulty. At present too many people with autism are being held back from fulfilling their potential. We need to break down the barriers which stop them doing so, including barriers to work. As a compassionate society we need to provide for those who cannot work, so we support moves towards providing personal budgets for those who require constant care to make sure they get the support they need. People with autism or Asperger Syndrome who are looking to work or training to help them into employment, need the right kind of help at the right time. Tapping the expertise of the private and voluntary sectors is one way we can make sure the assistance we provide is tailored to people’s individual services, helping lift people out of poverty and promoting greater independence.
Nick Clegg
‘It’s deeply, deeply alarming that families are more likely to live in poverty if they have a child or adult who suffers from autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. More needs to be done to change this. There is a challenge facing politicians of all parties to ensure that these families are not forgotten. It is so important on UN World Autism Awareness Day we highlight the difficulties facing those who live with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome and look for a way forward. It is vital that every adult and child with autism and the parents, carers and family who look after them with such passion and dedication receive all the support they need. From targeting extra cash to schools helping the children who need it most to giving carers a full week off every year, Liberal Democrats are fully committed to ensuring that those living with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome get a fair deal.’
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And given that one of those leaders is basically irrelevant where I live, have some Alex Salmond:
“All children in Scotland, including those with special needs, deserve an equal opportunity to a quality education. That’s why the work of the New Struan School is so important and why I am delighted to be back here again to learn more about its work.
“I want to see cutting edge education services delivering fair outcomes for all Scottish pupils. Here we find a lot of good practice and tailored approaches to teaching that I hope can be shared with other local autorities and our Celtic cousins.
“The co-operative approach adopted by the Celtic Nations Autism Partnership is shared by the Scottish Government in its work with the British-Irish Council, the recent meeting with Northern Irish Minister and indeed with all our partners across Scottish society.
“I am convinced that by working together and drawing strength, innovation and experience from each other we will be able to make Scotland a smarter and fairer place to live.”
And don’t forget that Plaid Cymru are the second party in Wales, and none of the parties whose leaders you quoted are likely to gain any seats in Northern Ireland.
ok…and what about people in the US? i live in the US and i’d like to see if they have something like this they will be doing to change it. becues i have autisum and im scared that i wont be able to do the stuff i dream of doing, that i’ll be stuck in my parents house and be the guy no one wants to hang around. not trying to make a sob story but thats what im feeling