The Act put 2 key duties on the Government :

1.to produce a strategy for adults with autism

2.to produce statutory guidance for local councils and local health bodies

‘All adults with autism are able to live fulfilling and rewarding lives within a

society that accepts and understands them. They can get a diagnosis and access

support if they need it, and they can depend on mainstream public services to treat them fairly as individuals, helping them make the

most of their talents.’

Increasing awareness of autism among frontline professionals

pathway for diagnosis in every area

improving access to the services and support needed to live independently within the community

helping adults with autism into work, and

enabling local partners to plan and develop appropriate services

Messages so far from adults with autism in York

more information about what support is available

more opportunities for social inclusion and befriending

more help with finding employment and more job opportunities

First joint strategy, and is still at draft stage:

work within the guidelines and the vision of ‘Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives’ whilst putting it into a local context.

is not complete and will need to be reviewed on a regular basis.

Next steps:

comments and discussion beginning of March

visit groups

workshop end of March

how everyone wants to be involved and

how to make it happen

“Remember we want the same thing as everyone else – home,

education and a job. Not separate, not different”

Lives Unlimited Event, 6th October 2013