Commissioning Services for People on the Autism Spectrum: Policy and Practice Guidance

DescriptionPolicy and practice guidance for commissioners of health and social care services for people on the autism spectrum.
ISBN978 0 7559 5698
Official Print Publication DateApril 2008
Website Publication DateApril 02, 2008

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Contents

Purpose
Background
Definition and prevalence of autism spectrum disorder
Service framework
Commissioning person-centred services for people with autism spectrum disorder
Outcomes
Action

Annexes
Annex A: National diagnostic standard
Annex B: Tools to inform commissioning
Annex C: Service accreditation
Annex D: Models of support
Annex E: Estimated prevalence figures by local authority area
Annex F: National developments in autism spectrum disorder services
Annex G: Useful references and contacts
Annex H: Ideas for the whole system

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