CSO is not currently funding research into autistic spectrum disorders but would be prepared to consider suitable research applications in the future.The Inclusion Programme has allocated £12 million for two years starting from April 2000 to assist local authorities to include children with special educational needs in mainstream provision, and autism has been highlighted as one of the priority areas in the present round of the Special Educational Needs Innovation Grants Programme.With regard to treatment, health boards are expected to develop services for autism based on local assessments of needs. Any investment plans...