Ms Tara Matthews:

Yes, but money goes very quickly. That amount of money could be spent in a very short time. We have to be very careful to ensure that we are there to answer questions into the future, that the money does not disappear very quickly and then there is nothing. The service must be there for people. There are lots of organisations around the country. Many are based in local areas and do excellent work. We will often refer people to a local group because they are on the ground and they involve local families. If we link a family with another local family, that is invaluable to the families that are talking to each other and sharing their experiences. It can change the lives of parents and autistic people, to meet over a cup of coffee.