why is the research being done? with the new autism act (2010) there is a legal requirement for local authorities and health services
Why is the research being done?
With the new Autism Act (2010) there is a legal requirement for local
authorities and health services to provide for the needs of adults
with autism spectrum disorders. This survey is intended to inform the
North East Regional Plan for Autism 2011, and the local plans for each
authority. The survey has been commissioned by the North East Autism
Consortium (NEAC: www.northeastautismconsortium.co.uk) whose role is
to help develop the commissioning of services for adults with autism
or ASD.
Daslne and NEAC would like to know what help parents/carers think
their young person with ASD will need over the next three years or so
ie: what could professionals in education, social care, health
services and voluntary organisations provide that would enable young
people to achieve their goals?
What will the researchers be doing?
As part of this study the researcher will:-
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Use a survey to gather opinions from parents/carers of young
people with ASD aged 16 years or above.
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Prepare a report for the North East Autism Consortium to inform
the North East Region Plan for Autism 2011.
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Contact the same parents/carers again in three years time to
compile a further report on improvements, if further funding is
obtained.
How is Daslne involved
Daslne will contact parents of young people over the age of 16 on the
database and invite them to complete and return the survey.
Who is funding the research
The research is funded by The North East Autism Consortium.
Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is the research
sponsor for the Survey
Contact details:-
Professor Helen McConachie, Director of Daslne 0191 282 1396 (Email:
[email protected]
Mary Johnson, Coordinator of Daslne, 0191 282 1400 (Email:
[email protected]).