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Adults with autism conference: 10th and 11th June 2010, The Arts Centre, Aberystwyth: conference report
- Authors:
- WELSH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION, AUTISM CYMRU, WALES. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Assembly Government
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
In 2010 the Welsh Assembly Government commissioned the Universities of Bangor and Glamorgan to undertake research into the prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in older people in Wales and their needs. The research report ‘The Circumstances and Support Needs of Older People with Autism’ was published in February 2010. In response to the recommendations in that report the Deputy Minister for Social Services decided that the Welsh Assembly Government should host a two day Adults with Autism focused conference to enable local ASD Leads, Regional and National Officers, key practitioners and stakeholders to share models of good practice and discuss and plan ways forward to meet the needs of adults with Autism living in Wales. Day one focused on Local, Regional and National Development in strategy, commissioning and delivering services. Day Two focused on older people with ASD, research outcomes and delevoping an agreed plan. This report outlines the itinerary and major points raised from workshops during the conference.