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.

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