I am sure that my hon. Friend would also agree that there is grave concern among parents of children and adults with autism. The same report to which she has referred suggests that 90 per cent. of parents worry greatly about how their children will survive and cope in society when they leave school or university, particularly given the statistic, which she rightly pointed out, that only 15 per cent. of adults with autism are in full-time work.
Autism Bill
Proceeding contribution from
John Baron
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 19 June 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Autism Bill.
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