Improving access to social care for adults with autism
SCIE Guide 43
Published: October 2011
Review date: October 2014
This guide looks at how social care services can improve access to adults with autism. It is based on research that explores the barriers to services experienced by people with autism. It covers people with autism, whether or not they also have a learning disability. The guide suggests ways services can improve, identifying how best to meet the goals of the government's autism strategy.
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Introduction
People with autism need better social care services, from people trained to recognise, understand and meet their needs.
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Awareness raising
Social care staff need to know more about autism, as the first step to properly supporting people with the condition.
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Acceptability and accessibility
Services need to be more approachable and accessible to people with autism.
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Joint working
We look at how social care fits into a wider world for people with autism.
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Transitions
We look at why it is so important to get the transition from children's to adults' services right.
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Early intervention and prevention
Many people with autism can have their needs met by small, inexpensive interventions.
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Personalising services
We look at how people with autism can benefit from the greater personalisation of social care services.
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Carers
It is really important that services support those caring for friends and family members with autism.
