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<p>Since the meeting of the cross government Autism Programme Board on 16 June 2016,
discussions with NHS England have focused on taking forward the actions agreed to
improve diagnostic waiting times and outcomes for people with autism. The National
Autistic Society and the report of the Westminster Commission on Autism have both
suggested that NHS England create a new role of National Clinical Director for autism,
and this is a matter for NHS England to consider.</p><p> </p><p>The Autism Programme
Board at its last meeting also considered current and possible future sources of autism
data. The Board asked that further consideration be given to this issue and for the
Department to report back to them before their autumn meeting. This work is on-going.</p>
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