Rejected petition: Give profound autism it’s own diagnosis
Rejected on
I’m calling for profound autism to be recognised as a separate diagnostic category. My non-verbal son needs 24/7 care, yet we receive no support. Families like ours need recognition. Please sign this petition so profoundly autistic individuals receive the care, understanding and support they deserve
My almost 7-year-old son has profound autism, is non-verbal, wears nappies, has no danger awareness and needs 24/7 care, yet we receive no support or speech therapy. Autism’s broad diagnosis fails to reflect the needs of those requiring intensive, lifelong care. I’m calling for profound autism to be recognised as a separate diagnostic category to improve understanding, funding, specialist services and support. Please sign and help ensure no family is left struggling alone
Why was this petition rejected?
There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
We have a petition open which we think mirrors in part what you are asking for, and which you may wish to sign:
Require NHS autism diagnoses to include assessment of level of support needed: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770800
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.