HL Deb 20 April 2004 vol 660 c28WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their response to reports that many children with a diagnosis of autism are being refused diagnosis or treatment for painful bowel conditions by National Health Service medical practitioners. [HL1996]

Lord Warner

We are not aware of evidence that autistic children are being refused diagnosis or treatment for painful bowel conditions. People, of all ages, who have autism have the same right of access to health services as everyone else.