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<p>I have regular discussions with a range of stakeholders, including those representing
individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorders to discuss benefits
such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).</p><p>
</p><p>For example, in regards to ESA, the Department has engaged with the National
Autistic Society (NAS) on numerous occasions during the development of the Severe
Conditions reassessment criteria. NAS are also a member of the Centre for Health and
Disability Assessment’s (CHDA) Customer Relations Group and quality assures relevant
training and guidance for CHDA’s Healthcare Professionals who undertake Work Capability
Assessments.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to PIP, we regularly engage with stakeholders
and one of the main avenues is through the PIP Forum events. Autism Network Scotland
were invited to the most recent PIP Forum event in Scotland and NAS have been invited
to attend the forthcoming PIP Forum event in England.</p>
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