Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru	National Assembly for Wales
Bil Awtistiaeth (Cymru) drafft	Draft Autism (Wales) Bill
Arolwg Ar-lein DAB161	Online Survey DAB161
Ymateb gan Cyfrannog ar-lein 161	Evidence from Online Participant 161

Please refer to questions in the Online Survey.

Question	Answer
01	Yes I don’t agree with disorder. It should read condition!
02	Yes Will this be recognised as a disability or learning difficulties? I don’t think Autism should be about IQ! Autistic people and children struggle daily and need support whether they are highly intelligent or with learning difficulties!
03	Yes As long as it’s monitored and evaluated regularly and the team tasked should include autistic individuals!
04	Yes This needs to be monitored and evaluated regularly and task team to include autistic individuals!
05	It needs to be fit for purpose!
06	It needs to be fit for purpose!
07	The sooner the better and fit for purpose!
08	It should be realistic and timescales should be adhered too or taken to task
09	Yes
10	Yes Absolutely!!
11	It should not be CAHMS!!! A paediatric consultant if experienced and qualified!!
12	Progression is not taken into account!! Time should be allowed for autistics to mature or “catch up” which could take a year or more!! Other conditions get in the way of diagnosis and this needs to be addressed ie mental health or dyspraxia, sensory issues or ADHD!!
13	Yes
14	Yes I agree!!
15	Both with more of explanation in guidance
16	Yes
17	It should happen all the time.
18	I think it will make people accountable for their actions which is good practice!
19	I think it’s important to take into account the siblings needs, how autism impacts them and the education system should be considering their needs too as they could attend school after a night of very little sleep as a result of autistic brother/sister ha