Overview Autism is a lifelong developmental disability, and whilst some people will have high dependency needs requiring a lifetime of specialist care, others will be able to live relatively independently. There are over half a million people in the UK with autism with approximately 61,000 school-children having some form of autistic spectrum disorder. Too many adults with autism are unemployed, and remain reliant on the care and support of their parents. This not only has financial consequences for adults with autism and their families, but has an equally significant impact on the UK economy. Health outcomes are worse than for the general population and a large number of adults with autism continue to live with their families rather than independently. With 80% of GPs indicating that they need additional guidance and training to manage patients with autism more effectively, it is imperative to build public and professional awareness in order to reduce the isolation and exclusion that people with autism experience. As we approach three years since the publication of the first autism strategy, Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives: the Strategy for Adults with Autism in England (March 2010), how have public services responded to the challenge of helping people with autism to live independent lives and find employment? Whilst the strategy set the direction for long-term change, the Government has committed to formally review its progress next year and revise it if necessary. This timely symposium offers an invaluable opportunity to evaluate the progress made since the publication of the strategy and assess what more still needs to be done. With 40% of children with autism having been bullied in school, partnership working is essential to tackle discrimination in not just the health and employment sector but also the education sector. With the progress review due next year, this symposium will examine the actions that need to be taken to achieve better health outcomes for people with autism and improve lives by making public services accessible in every local area. Delegates will:
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Young People and Autism: Improving Lives and Ensuring Better Outcomes
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