Ivan Corea, head of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK called on the Government to take firm action on autism and Asperger's Syndrome and spell out their plans on how they would help with better public services on World Autism Day this year. Over 90 MPs have signed Harry Cohen's early day motion 705 on autism in the House of Commons calling on the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Children's Secretary Ed Balls to launch a national strategy on autism and a 10 year plan of action on autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

Baroness Pola Uddin, speaking in the House of Lords in parliament urged Gordon Brown to launch an autism taskforce and consult more widely. Lee Scott MP has initiated an autism bill in the House of Commons - the second reading takes place in May this year.

To see the Autism Action film on youtube directed by Ian McLeod please see:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPyP-slDT6M