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Supporting adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

If you are an adult with ASD, you may be able to get help for you or your carers.

In response to the Government’s agenda of empowering people to have control over their own lives, and to have the same range of opportunities as other people, we are promoting personal budgets and self-directed support.

Support for adults with ASD and their carers starts with the Autistic Spectrum Disorder Team, which is made up of people from local Health Services and the Council’s Adult Social Care branch.  Assessments are undertaken and depending on your needs and circumstances the Team may be able to arrange or provide:

• Counselling, support and information on benefits and voluntary groups
• Personal, practical and social care and support in your home if you are living independently (home care)
• Meals during the week for those people unable to provide for themselves by any other means
• Aids, equipment and house adaptations to help with daily living
• Day support to develop everyday living skills, meet new people and train for a job
• Short-break support (respite) can help you to experience life away from home and gives carers a break. Sometimes respite can be arranged in your own home
• Help arrange long-term support and living arrangements as well as the opportunity to develop independent living skills
• Housing advice about what housing options are available to you
• Help with travel

If you would like to apply for an assessment, please contact us using the details on the right for Adult Services.

FAQs

I have heard the term ‘personalisation’ being used what does this mean?

This means supporting people to have control of their lives, choosing the support they want and need and using a personal budget to achieve this.

What is a community care assessment?

An assessment is a process that finds out about your circumstances, what your wishes are and what help you might need and be eligible for. It looks at things like:

• Where you live and if this needs to change
• The support you need and how you want this to be provided
• Finding suitable day occupation or work

Can anyone get a service?

There is a criteria for being eligible for a service. This is called ‘Fair Access to Community Services’ (FACS). A leaflet is available from our offices to explain this.

What happens if I am not eligible for a service?

We will provide information and advice about other community facilities that might be able to help you.

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