New autism strategy - Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives

Following the Autism Act 2009, the government has published:

Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives: The strategy for adults with autism in England (2010).

This strategy sets out a clear vision for transforming lives and creating positive outcomes for people with autism to ensure that:

"All adults with autism are able to live fulfilling and rewarding lives within a society that accepts and understands them. They can get a diagnosis and access support if they need it, and they can depend on mainstream public services to treat them fairly as individuals, helping them to make the most of their talents."

• The Department of Health website has more information about the new strategy
• The Department of Health has published Statutory Guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations to support implementation of the autism strategy
  

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  Questions about the new strategy

  Read some of the questions that people with autism might have about the strategy

   

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  The first year delivery plan

  Information on the release and publication of the first year plan

   

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  Hampshire’s response to the National Strategy

  Details of what we are doing in Hampshire, including setting up of the Hampshire Autism Partnership Board