Statistics of prevelence of Autism/Asperger's Syndrome
Dear Clackmannanshire Council,
Freedom of Information Officer
17/08/2012
Dear Freedom of Information Officer,
I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the 1994 Code of Practice on Access to Government Information. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. As you will understand, this may not be a definitive list of relevant information.
(1)Please will you provide information regarding the total number of adults living in Clackmannanshire who have the developmental condition, Autism?
(2)Please will you provide information regarding the number of adults living in Clackmannanshire who have the developmental condition, Asperger's Syndrome?
(3)Regarding question (2) above, in terms of total numbers of adults who have the developmental condition, Asperger's Syndrome, please provide the totals of numbers of adults specifically in the following age categories, (16 to18),(19 to 25),(26 to 45)and(over 46)?
I would be interested in any information within your organisation regarding my request. I understand that I do not have to specify particular files or documents and that it is the department's responsibility to provide the information I require.
I understand that under the act, I should be entitled to a response within 20 working days. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours,
C N Bruce
Thank you for your email. I have forworded it to our Admin Services for
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Regards
Gilbert
Customer Service Advisor
Customer Contact Centre
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To:
C N Bruce Contact: Joanne Beaton
Tel. No: 01259 450000
Ref: SER04D47AF
Date: 20/08/2012
Dear C N Bruce
Freedom of Information : SER04D47AF
I acknowledge receipt of your request for information which was received
on 20/08/2012 about Statistics of prevelence of Autism/Asperger's
Syndrome. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Council Service for
action and you should receive a response, or a request for clarification
by 17/09/2012. If there is a need to clarify anything relating to your
request, colleagues will contact you.
If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me.
Yours sincerely
Joanne Beaton
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To:
C N Bruce Contact: Wendy McLean
Tel. No: 01259 450000
Ref: SER04D47AF
Date: 06/09/2012
Dear C N Bruce
Freedom of Information Enquiry: SER04D47AF
Thank you for your information request dated 20/08/2012.
I am happy to supply you with the information you requested.
Response from Clackmannanshire Council to your Freedom of Information
request:
(1
The number of adults known to the Assessment and Care Management service
with a diagnosis of Austistic Spectrum Disorder is 38.
*Please note that this figure relates only to those currently known to the
Council, and does not constitute the total number of adults with a
diagnosis of Autisitic Spectrum Disorder within the Clackmannanshire local
authority area.
Further information may be available from Forth Valley Health Board.
(2)Please will you provide information regarding the number of
adults living in Clackmannanshire who have the developmental
condition, Asperger's Syndrome?
Response: Number of adults known to the Assessment and Care Management
service with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome is 12.
*Please note that this figure relates only to those referred to the
service and does not constitute the total number of adults with a
diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome within the Clackmannanshire local
authority area.
Further information may be available from Forth Valley Health Board.
(3)Regarding question (2) above, in terms of total numbers of
adults who have the developmental condition, Asperger's Syndrome,
please provide the totals of numbers of adults specifically in the
following age categories, (16 to18),(19 to 25),(26 to 45)and(over
46)?
Response
Adults with a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome known to the Council by age
bands:
16 - 18: 4
19 - 25: 7
26 - 45: 1
46+: 0
Yours sincerely
Wendy McLean
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