Overview of the Structure of the Act
7.The Act has six sections. Section 1 contains provisions concerning the duty to prepare and publish an autism strategy. Section 2 covers the duty to issue guidance on implementation of the autism strategy, whilst section 3 deals with the duty on local authorities and NHS bodies to act under the guidance. Sections 4, 5 and 6 cover interpretation, expenses, and extent, commencement and short title respectively.