Legislative Council: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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Autism Support

212 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().8 February 2023). Can the Premier advise:

1. What is the total number of young people in South Australia attending government primary schools who are learning with autism?

2. Do the numbers vary by geographical area?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Minister for Education, Training and Skills has advised:

It is not possible to categorically quantify the number of autistic children attending government primary schools.

The proportion of autistic children and young people does vary by geographical area.