Written Answers - Social Welfare CodeThursday, 2 February 2012 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Deputy Finian McGrath
asked the
Minister for Social Protection
the position regarding the recognition of autism as a disability under the disability allowance scheme.
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Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton):
Autism spectrum disorders are categorized by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) as: autism F84-F84.9 and are recognised by the World Health Organisation. My Department recognises autism spectrum disorders as disabilities. The eligibility to disability allowance is determined by its severity and expected duration.
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