PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
AUTISM AND FRAGILE X SYNDROME FAMILY SUPPORT AND RESPITE SERVICES (9 May 2006)

That this House believes that family support and respite services are vital for families of children with Fragile X Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders; notes that local authorities and other partners highlighted family support and respite as priority issues to be addressed with regard to autistic spectrum disorders in the recent National Audit of Support, Services and Provision for Children with Low Incidence Needs, commissioned by the Department for Education and Skills; regrets that support for families of children with Fragile X Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders varies across the country and is insufficient overall; welcomes the Treasury review of children and young people as an opportunity to consider ways to improve support for families with children with these conditions; and calls on the Government to work with local authorities to ensure that appropriate and timely services are in place to prevent families from reaching crisis point.

Sponsored by:
Mrs Betty Williams (Labour)