{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/785463.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":785463,"attributes":{"action":"Give profound autism it’s own diagnosis","background":"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","additional_details":"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","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-10-26T13:28:43.208Z","updated_at":"2026-11-11T11:54:22.013Z","rejected_at":"2026-11-11T11:50:26.841Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-10-26T13:47:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We have a petition open which we think mirrors in part what you are asking for, and which you may wish to sign:\r\n\r\nRequire NHS autism diagnoses to include assessment of level of support needed: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770800"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}