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BRIDPORT ADHD AND ASPERGERS

           SUPPORT GROUP

         NEWSLETTER OCT 2011

Hello everyone.

Hope you are all well and survived the summer holidays! Can’t believe we are halfway through the year already, so apologies there hasn’t been a newsletter for a while, but we have been busy organising some topic evenings for you, details at the end of the page.

We have been making some changes in the group, with Louise stepping in to give me some help with running things while Emma, although still very much involved, is taking a little time out. Thanks, of course, to both of them as I couldnt run the group without their help.

On a sad note we would like to say Bon Voyage to Sarah and Garry who are leaving to travel Europe. We all wish them a safe trip and look forward to seeing them in 2012.

Could we take this opportunity to remind everyone who attends group meetings that anything discussed in the room should not be discussed outside the group’s circle. The confidentiality of our meetings is important as it enables people to talk freely and frankly about issues and receive the understanding and support which can make a real difference.

We hope to see you all very soon for a chat and a cuppa, we are always here to help and listen.

Take care,

Tasha and Louise

 
National News!

The National Autistic Society has launched their new campaign: You Need To Know  which addresses the need for appropriate Mental Health Services for children with Autism - as many as 70% of children with AS experience some Mental Health problems (anxiety, depression etc), this is NOT an inevitability and with appropriate services and support things can improve.

Email your MP to support the You Need To Know campaign!


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The Autism Show is the first national event dedicated to autism and Asperger syndrome.

http://www.autismshow.co.uk/

24th/25th June 2011

The Autism Show has been launched for the two million people in the UK who are directly or indirectly affected by autism on a daily basis but all too often don’t know where to turn for answers. As we enter an era of austerity in public services, the need has never been greater.

At The Autism Show, parents, carers and professionals can immediately access the latest thinking, practical advice, products and services to aid their support of an autistic child or adult.

The Autism Show has also been designed around the needs of visitors with autism and Asperger syndrome. Easy entry into the venue, wide aisles, high ceilings, dimmed lighting, clear signage with accompanying imagery, a sensory room and quiet room will maximise access for individuals on the autism spectrum.

The Autism Show is the only place where you can find a mix of high level conference sessions, interactive forums, best practise and skill workshops, professional 1-2-1 consultations and up to 100 exhibiting suppliers, all exclusively dedicated to autism.

If you are one of those two million people affected by autism you will find The Autism Show a unique and unmissable event. A place connecting the autism community.

http://www.autismshow.co.uk/
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Consultation on the Pan Dorset Adult Autistic Spectrum Condition Commissioning Strategy

The development of the 2009 Autism Act prompted Dorset to begin work on a new strategy for supporting Adults in Dorset.  Since then, statutory guidance has been released and the actions in Dorset’s Strategy broadly reflect these. 

It is estimated that there are more than 5,000 adults with autism in Dorset and many have never had a formal diagnosis.  Locally, we know that some people are supported by statutory services but many more people, who may have received some support as children, are not receiving support as adults.  Nationally and locally there is evidence that people need better support.

To produce a strategy for Dorset a workshop involving people with autism, their carers, and professionals from statutory and voluntary services was held.  The main aim was to achieve a consensus around the outcomes for people with autism and find out how we can best support them.

The outcomes were agreed as:

  • Experience a greater responsiveness of services to greatly varying individual need.
  • A good quality of life - in particular social, material, physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Greater inclusion – i.e. access to employment, leisure, housing and education.
  • Access to support without having to have a crisis.
  • Consistent and accessible diagnosis and access to support.
  • Promoting and supporting independent living, including employment.

We now need to consult on whether the actions in the strategy will result in better outcomes for people in Dorset.  However, it is worth noting that no additional resources were made available to meet the Act so our priorities were focussed on changing current practice rather developing a new service

Your input at this stage is invaluable to check that our plans will improve outcomes for people in Dorset.

To log your response please download the strategy on this page, before downloading and completing the short feedback form. 

If you prefer, the feedback form can be completed on-line via this link: http://www.dorsetforyou.com/media/swf/5/f/autism_strategy_survey.htm

If you would prefer a copy of both the strategy and the feedback form in any other format, please contact Lucy Bishop on 01305 224738.