Former Health Secretary raises issue of universal autism screening for young children

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has asked the government if it is looking into carrying out universal screening in primary schools for autism and other neurodivergent conditions.

Matt Hancock has already called for universal screening for dyslexia in primary schools. Picture: UK Parliament
Matt Hancock has already called for universal screening for dyslexia in primary schools. Picture: UK Parliament

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