FOI 23/24-0667
Scope
- How many participants in total (male, female, gender not disclosed etc) with a primary disability of ASD have funding for SIL
- How many female participants with a primary disability of ASD have funding for SIL
- How many male participants with a primary disability of ASD have funding for SIL
Response
The FOI request is asking for participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The closest we could provide are those with autism as primary disability, which consists of the following ICD disability names:
• F84.0 - Autism disorder • F84.2 - Rett syndrome • F84.5 - Asperger syndrome
Number of active participants in SIL as at 30 September 2023
| Primary Disability | Total | Male | Female | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F84.0 - Autism disorder | 3,712 | 2,887 | 781 | 44 |
| F84.2 - Rett syndrome | 119 | 1 | 118 | 0 |
| F84.5 - Asperger syndrome | 47 | 37 | 9 | 1 |