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Autism Legislation & Statutory Guidance

Several Acts of Parliament contain laws relating to autism and autistic people. Statutory guidance based on the requirements of the laws is also published by the Government and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

  • Autism Act 2009
  • Care Act 2014
  • Children and Families Act 2014
  • National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults in England: 2021 to 2026
  • National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults in England: 2021 to 2026 (easy-read version)
  • Statutory guidance to support implementation of the Autism Strategy
  • Statutory guidance to support implementation of the Autism Strategy (Easy Read version)
  • Statutory guidance to support implementation of the Autism Strategy (Colour Contrast Version)
  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Autism Guidance
  • NHS England guidance about meeting the needs of autistic adults in mental health services

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Bear With Me adult social group – Maidenhead

Wednesday, 28th May, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThe Bear pub - 8-10 High Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1QJ

Problem-solving & advice meet-up for autistic adults & their parents/carers – Slough

Thursday, 29th May, 2025, 10:45 am - 12:00 pmArbour Park Stadium, Slough - Stoke Road Slough Berkshire SL2 5AY

Problem-solving & advice meet-up for autistic adults and their parents/carers – Reading

Monday, 2nd June, 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmAtrium coffee shop, Greyfriars Church, Reading - Friar Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EH

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