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The Government response to the consultation on revised statutory guidance to implement the Strategy for Adults with Autism in England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 29
- Place of publication:
- London
This document is a summary of the responses received during the consultation on revised statutory guidance to implement the Strategy for Adults with Autism in England. It highlights the key themes and common issues from the consultation responses and sets out the Government’s response that has shaped the statutory guidance. Areas that were repeatedly mentioned included the: importance of using more directive and proactive language; value of co-production and consultation with people with autism and carers; need for good initial and refresher training across organisations and sectors; need to allocate dedicated local funding to support service developments; need for health and social services to work together and to work with partners; importance of involving the voluntary sector; need to set up monitoring processes to assess progress; and importance of cross-referencing to other guidance, legislation and resources. The document details the government’s response on: training staff; identification and diagnosis; planning for transitions; local planning and leadership; preventative support and safeguarding; reasonable adjustments; supporting people with complex needs; employment; and working with the criminal justice system. (Edited publisher abstract)