The parents of a teenager with severe autism have welcomed a report calling for more to be done for people with the condition.
It follows publication today of a report by the Westminster Commission on Autism - a coalition of MPs, autistic people, parents, charities, health professionals and academics – which exposes poor access to healthcare for autistic people.
A survey by the commission showed that 74 per cent of respondents felt autistic people received "worse" or "much worse" health care than their non-autistic counterparts. It also revealed that health professionals often did not understand the condition.
Dipak and Reshma Vadera, from Hamilton, have battled for years to get better treatment, understanding and help for their son Rohan.
Because of his condition Rohan, who does not speak, becomes extremely distressed in many situations and can become quite anxious and aggressive.
