Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru	National Assembly for Wales
Bil Awtistiaeth (Cymru) drafft	Draft Autism (Wales) Bill
Arolwg Ar-lein DAB69	Online Survey DAB69
Ymateb gan Cyfrannog ar-lein 69	Evidence from Online Participant 69

Please refer to questions in the Online Survey.

Question	Answer
01	Yes yes, along side a definition that includes, as referenced in DSM5, that presentation in females can differ.
02	Yes Conditions such as sensory processing disorder should also be included
03	Yes These duties should be free to the taxpayer and governed closely to ensure duty of care is being met.
04	Yes strict enforcement of the bill is required in order to future proof and future plan financially for Wales.
05	No, in order o get the strategy correct 6 months seems ample but fair.
06	No.
07	No.  However authorities should be encouraged to transition t new best practice  prior to the law being enforced.
08	if this expedited matters then yes,for example " in line with Nice guidelines or 6 weeks, whichever is sooner" so there is always a minimum time.
09	Yes Early intervention is absolutely key.
10	Yes OT is very important as is a psychologist, these key workers must be noted.
11	Educational psychologists
12	Barriers might include other co morbid conditions, lack of information given to the caregiver, education of school professionals in recognizing traits, financial burden.
13	Yes
14	All the above are appropriate questions.
15	It should be written in the guidance.
16	Yes
17	Not sure school and hospital education programmes would be an excellent way to promote understanding rather than awareness.
18	I think its good to have a specific bill for this issue.  Bilingually accessible with equitable intent.
19	The sensory element of autism must be recognized. women on the spectrum must be recognized. these services must be free in order to save money long term.