New strategy aims to help adults with autism
14:49 - 17/05/2010
New strategy aims to help adults with...
A new strategy aimed at helping adults with autism live independently was outlined on Friday 2nd April, World Autism Awareness Day.
The strategy was developed by Care Services Minister Phil Hope and is supported by the Autism Act 2009, which was the first ever condition-specific legislation. It marks a milestone in health and social care policy.
The Government’s Autism Strategy is designed to increase the understanding of autism in general society, as well as supporting individuals who have the condition. The first-year delivery plan has set out a number of key priorities, which include a public awareness campaign, training for front-line health and social care staff and support to help adults with autism find employment. Statutory guidance for health and social care will also be published in order to make it easier for local authorities to implement the strategy.
Over half a million people in the UK have autism or an autistic spectrum condition. This amounts to around 1 in every 100 people yet just 15% of adults with autism are currently in paid employment and 49% are living at home with their parents.
The United Nations established the annual World Autism Awareness Day in order to improve universal knowledge of autism. This year, they launched the ‘Stand-Up for Autism’ campaign to push for greater investment to be made in supporting people with autism to make a full contribution to society. This movement was the driving force behind the new strategy.
Care Services Minister Phil Hope said: “I am determined to deliver real change for people with autism who often find themselves excluded from society because of poor understanding about their condition. […] In England, we are developing mainstream public services that meet the needs of every person with autism. Supporting people to live independent lives, find work and provide for themselves, allows them to play a part in society and breaks down the stigma surrounding the condition. That’s why our autism strategy is a foundation for culture change.”
Autism is a complex and lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates, processes information and interacts socially. We offer an informative training course designed to raise awareness of autistic spectrum disorders, including autism and Asperger syndrome.
Operations Director, Perry Leeks, explains: “It is really positive news that the difficulties faced by individuals living with autism are being addressed. Because of a lack of understanding or awareness people who have the condition can often face isolation, ignorance and inequality. Our training course can help raise awareness and ensure that candidates have the knowledge and confidence to provide support for people who have an autistic spectrum disorder.”
For further information on the Autism and Asperger Syndrome Awareness course, please call today.
The strategy was developed by Care Services Minister Phil Hope and is supported by the Autism Act 2009, which was the first ever condition-specific legislation. It marks a milestone in health and social care policy.
The Government’s Autism Strategy is designed to increase the understanding of autism in general society, as well as supporting individuals who have the condition. The first-year delivery plan has set out a number of key priorities, which include a public awareness campaign, training for front-line health and social care staff and support to help adults with autism find employment. Statutory guidance for health and social care will also be published in order to make it easier for local authorities to implement the strategy.
Over half a million people in the UK have autism or an autistic spectrum condition. This amounts to around 1 in every 100 people yet just 15% of adults with autism are currently in paid employment and 49% are living at home with their parents.
The United Nations established the annual World Autism Awareness Day in order to improve universal knowledge of autism. This year, they launched the ‘Stand-Up for Autism’ campaign to push for greater investment to be made in supporting people with autism to make a full contribution to society. This movement was the driving force behind the new strategy.
Care Services Minister Phil Hope said: “I am determined to deliver real change for people with autism who often find themselves excluded from society because of poor understanding about their condition. […] In England, we are developing mainstream public services that meet the needs of every person with autism. Supporting people to live independent lives, find work and provide for themselves, allows them to play a part in society and breaks down the stigma surrounding the condition. That’s why our autism strategy is a foundation for culture change.”
Autism is a complex and lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates, processes information and interacts socially. We offer an informative training course designed to raise awareness of autistic spectrum disorders, including autism and Asperger syndrome.
Operations Director, Perry Leeks, explains: “It is really positive news that the difficulties faced by individuals living with autism are being addressed. Because of a lack of understanding or awareness people who have the condition can often face isolation, ignorance and inequality. Our training course can help raise awareness and ensure that candidates have the knowledge and confidence to provide support for people who have an autistic spectrum disorder.”
For further information on the Autism and Asperger Syndrome Awareness course, please call today.
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