Turning Point comments on new autism strategy
Commenting on the launch of the first national Strategy for Adults with Autism in England, Turning Point’s director of learning disability services, Adam Penwarden said;
“Turning Point welcomes the launch of the first national Autism strategy and it’s commitment to supporting adults with autism to live more independently. In particular, we welcome the cross government support the strategy has received and the long called for attention this gives to the needs of adults with autism.
“It is long overdue that people with autism get the services they require, from diagnosis through to support into education and employment. The new strategy is one step towards making services more accessible and improving equality and opportunity for all. Any future government, along with service providers and society in general, must now build on this foundation of support. This means ensuring people with autism no longer feel socially excluded; that their needs are no longer sidelined; and that services are ambitious and community based.”
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