An Autism Strategy should be published by the end of the year.
That's according to health minister Lawrie Hooper, who answered questions about its progress in the House of Keys.
He assured the House that it's being taken seriously and is a priority for the department, and revealed that Douglas East MHK Joney Faragher will be leading the plans forward.
Mr Hooper explains what the strategy will include:
Cashless benefits switch 'going well'
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says a benefits switchover to cashless payments is working well.
Dog savages woman in Crosby
Police are investigating after a dog attacked a woman in the street yesterday.
Lord Street cinema and flats plans withdrawn
Plans for a 14-storey development in Douglas city centre have been withdrawn.
Bride strikes civic amenity site deal
Bride Commissioners say residents in the area will be able to use the Civic Amenity Site again.
School wants dogs to keep off grass
An Island primary school is asking pet owners to keep off its grass.
Iconic Gansey hotel up for sale
A well-known hotel in the south of the Island is on the market for a cool £3 million.
Mountain Road work delayed after asphalt malfunction
The Department of Infrastructure says work to improve the Mountain Road before TT begins has been delayed until next week.
Manx Airlines to return to Ronaldsway?
If you're been craving to board a Manx Airlines plane, your wish may soon come true!
