Dear Dorset Primary Care Trust (PCT),

I have some questions which I would like answered with regards to HMYOI Portland. Could you please supply me with the following information:

What is HMYOI Portland’s policy for screening young people at reception for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)? Throughout, by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) we mean all conditions on the autism spectrum, including Asperger’s syndrome.

How many young people were received into HMYOI Portland, for each month between January 2009 and June 2011, who were identified with an ASD?

What policies does HMYOI Portland have for supporting the needs of young people identified with ASD? Please issue us with a copy of any relevant policies.

Many thanks in advance for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Anita Dockley
Research Director
The Howard League for Penal Reform

Dear Dorset Primary Care Trust (PCT),

I would be grateful if you would send me a response to the FoI request I submitted on 15 November 2011 about HMYOI Portland.

Yours faithfully,

Anita Dockley