Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 127: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the recognition of autism as a disability under the disability allowance scheme. [5977/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Autism spectrum disorders are categorized by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) as: autism F84-F84.9 and are recognised by the World Health Organisation. My Department recognises autism spectrum disorders as disabilities. The eligibility to disability allowance is determined by its severity and expected duration.