Autism council to be formed by this year, says Khairy


KUALA LUMPUR: A national autism council will be formed by this year and a paper on the matter will be presented to the Cabinet soon, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He said the council, which will be a focal point for autism, would also include other ministries such as Education, Human Resources, Women, Family and Community, as well as the Attorney General's Chambers, private sectors, non-governmental organisations and parents/patients advocates.

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