Diolch, Llywydd, for the opportunity to respond to this debate. Firstly, I'd like to thank my colleague Hefin for putting forward this really important topic. I know there is a lot of interest in the Chamber on this topic. Obviously this is so personal to him, and I'd like to thank him very much for sharing his personal experiences with all of us here today. Diolch, Hefin.

I do recognise the challenges faced by individuals living with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, and I've heard experiences first-hand from parents of children with autism and with ADHD. I also met with parents of children with tic disorders and Tourette's syndrome—a meeting where my colleague the Member for Caerphilly was able to join with me. I think having those meetings with some of the most powerful voices that stressed the need of what we have to do and these meetings where parents have told me about the struggles they're experiencing trying to access support are at the forefront of my mind as we strive to make positive changes.