Autistic people often face exclusion from the decision-making processes that impact their lives. Policies are frequently developed and implemented without their meaningful involvement or consultation, leading to outcomes that may not fully address their needs or perspectives. This lack of inclusion undermines the goal of building a truly inclusive society.

Autistic individuals require access to appropriate support services throughout their lives, including early assessment, education, employment, healthcare, and aging. Unfortunately, these services are often lacking, inadequate or not tailored to meet their unique needs. This gap in support can hinder their ability to live independently and fully participate in society.

Autistic people and their representative organisations must be actively involved in shaping the policies that affect their lives. To build a more inclusive society, autistic people must be recognised as experts in their own lives and fully included in all decision-making processes.

Autistic people require access to appropriate support services at all stages of life, such as early assessment, education, employment, healthcare and aging. Adequate public funding and investments must be allocated to services that respect their individual needs and provide flexible, personalised support. A rights-based approach must be taken to ensure that autistic individuals receive the assistance necessary to live independently and participate in society.

Autistic people have the right to be recognised, valued, and supported in all aspects of life. Too often, their needs remain overlooked in society, leading to systemic exclusion and discrimination. We call on policymakers to take urgent action to address this gap and push forward comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and policies that explicitly protects autistic people and all persons with disabilities across all areas of life.