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An English perspective on policy for adults with autism

Jane McCarthy (Psychology and Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom)
Eddie Chaplin (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom)
Lisa Underwood (Institute of Psychiatry, Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom)

Advances in Autism

ISSN: 2056-3868

Article publication date: 29 October 2015

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of English policy and legislation which impacts on the health outcomes and social inclusion for adults with autism.

Design/methodology/approach

A descriptive review of national policy for England was undertaken using key internet search engines such as Google.

Findings

In spite of innovative legislation and policy relating to autism across England, there are still wide discrepancies in both service models and provision relating to autism. More work is required to communicate what autism services should look like along with greater awareness training for professionals working with adults with autism to ensure reasonable adjustments are occurring across public services.

Originality/value

This paper outlines current key policy and legislation in England relating to autism.

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Citation

McCarthy, J., Chaplin, E. and Underwood, L. (2015), "An English perspective on policy for adults with autism", Advances in Autism, Vol. 1 No. 2, pp. 61-65. https://doi.org/10.1108/AIA-08-2015-0011

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2015, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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