Bedfordshire Adult Learning Disability Teams What happens when needs change? This is an integrated team of social workers, community nurses and support workers. I have worked for the team for just over a year and would like to tell you about some of the positive work I have seen within that time when supporting people with autism. It should be noted that the ALDT is not the only team that supports people with autism, our colleagues in the physical disabilities team and older people’s team also support people. It is BBC’ aim to ensure all staff are trained in autism awareness. In reality we are the team within Adult Social Care with the greatest number of clients with autism and will offer advice/complete joint visits with other teams We do not know when we are going to come into contact with someone with autism. We recognise that we do not know everything about autism and we will seek advice from our colleagues in the diagnostic service if we are not sure how best to support an individual.

Who we are and what we do Integrated teams A specialist service The teams can offer support and advice with: Health Care needs Social Care needs

What to do when your needs change? Tell us! Contact us. 01582 547775 0300 300 8100 01234 276762 0300 3008123

What to expect from the Team Support Listened to Assessment New care plan Enablement support Choice of Options to meet needs Funding decisions Support during the change/move Reviews

Assessment : We can visit you at home We can meet at a place where you feel most comfortable You can tell us who you want to attend and be involved in the assessment (advocate, friend, another important person)

Contact us for further information 01582 547775 0300 300 8100 01234 276762 0300 3008123

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