Adult autism strategy · 2010

The Adult Autism Strategy

The Autism Act led to a national strategy for autistic adults.

Law had to be followed by a plan.

Simple version

Following the Autism Act 2009, the government published an adult autism strategy for England.

Why it matters

This matters because the Act created the duty, but strategy and guidance were needed to shape what services should do.

Awareverse lens

Awareverse asks whether strategy reaches diagnosis, social care, employment, housing, criminal justice and health services in real life.

Common mistake

A common mistake is treating strategy publication as service delivery.

Question to ask

Who had power here, who was left outside, and what would have changed if the human being was seen first?

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