In September 2015, the European Parliament officially adopted the Written Declaration on Autism, co-signed by 418 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
A written declaration of the European Parliament is a principled document that gives direction to the institutions of the European Union and EU Member States.
This particular Written Declaration calls on the European commission and the Council to adopt a European strategy for autism that will support accurate detection and diagnosis across Europe; promote evidence-based treatment and support for all ages; foster research and prevalence studies and encourage the exchange of best practice.