Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund screening for Autism, ADHD and Dyspraxia in all primary schools
Closed
520 signatures
What the petition asks
Fund a national screening programme in all primary schools for Autism, ADHD and Dyspraxia. Far too many children are missed and end up dysregulated and in crisis in the secondary years. These crises are preventable if we understand and meet need earlier in life.
Governments have consistently supported the national healthy child programme including vaccinations, hearing, sight and weight.
We believe not taking adequate action to identify neurodivergence is a national emergency.
This screening programme should use an assessment battery, rather than ADOS.
We believe this would help ensure that the needs of children are met before they become dysregulated, which would be a better use of public money.
We believe not taking adequate action to identify neurodivergence is a national emergency.
This screening programme should use an assessment battery, rather than ADOS.
We believe this would help ensure that the needs of children are met before they become dysregulated, which would be a better use of public money.
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
520
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
27 Mar 2023
Closed
27 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.