Sean McLaughlin is one of two ADASS leads on Autism and Learning Disability. The fourth autism self-assessment questionnaire, currently with local authorities for completion by 17 October 2016, provides Sean with an opportunity to reflect on progress. ADASS (the Association …
‘Although awareness of autism has increased in recent years, there are still considerable gaps in health and social care provision in the UK and elsewhere in the world’, explains Dr Silvana Unigwe, general practitioner and The Royal College of General …
The Transforming Care Programme continues to implement the changes needed following the tragic events of Winterbourne View. This session will update delegates on progress over the last eight months, including what the Transformation Plan for the next five years will …
To mark the launch of the recent green paper consultation: No voice unheard, no right ignored - a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions, Kerry Martin and Craig Hart from the National Forum of People …
We're now over two weeks into the adult autism statutory guidance open consultation. This engagement exercise is your opportunity to help make the guidance supporting ‘Think Autism’, the update to the 2010 adult autism strategy, as pertinent and useful as …
Earlier this year, the Department of Health launched Think Autism – our cross-government update to the 2010 Adult Autism Strategy. Created with the involvement of people with autism and Asperger’s syndrome, as well as their families and carers, it brings …