In the UK, the National Autistic Society criticised Mr Lellouche for using the term autism intemperately. "Autism (including Asperger’s syndrome) is a serious, lifelong and disabling condition. Comments such as those attributed to Pierre Lellouche, in which he seemingly suggests the Conservative party, and in particular, William Hague, demonstrate ‘a bizarre sense of autism’ are therefore extremely unhelpful" Benet Middleton, the director of communications for the charity, said. Full Article at Times Online