Statutory guidance

Adult autism strategy: supporting its use

Information for local authorities and NHS organisations on how to support the implementation of the autism strategy.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 26 March 2015

Documents

Statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations to support implementation of the adult autism strategy

PDF, 925 KB, 66 pages

Giving adults with autism and their families the best care and support (easyread version)

PDF, 1010 KB, 14 pages

Statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations to support implementation of the adult autism strategy (colour contrast version)

PDF, 1.18 MB, 66 pages

Details

This guidance shows how local authorities and NHS organisations should carry out their responsibilities under the Autism Act 2009.

It will ensure the development of services that support and meet the needs of people with autism, and their families and carers. It also explains what support they can expect to receive from local authorities and NHS organisations.

The document was revised to take into account the responses to a consultation on the draft guidance. It also reflects changes to support the implementation of ‘Think Autism’, the update to the 2010 autism strategy for adults with autism in England.

Published 26 March 2015