The Power of Shared Knowledge Wales’ 4th International Autism Conference 21st June – City Hall, Cardiff Hugh Morgan OBE, and CEO Autism Cymru Dr Pat Matthews Executive Director, Irish Society for Autism Tara Matthews Head of Administration, the Irish Society for Autism Cathy Maclean CNAP Co-ordinator

The Power of Shared Knowledge WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Briefly: Introductions Summary: Policy and Legislative context in each nation Key Questions, Discussion and Recommendations

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The Power of Shared Knowledge Launched by Governments in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Scotland in

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CNAP aims at Launch Sharing of training, information and skills between nations Joint campaigning on national, UK, European and worldwide issues Joint Research Sharing of issues and mutual support CNAP aims now Encourage forward thinking on autism, within and across national boundaries Support and promote the development and implementation of National Strategies for Autism that improve the quality of life for people with autism Develop, maintain and promote evidence based best practice in the field of Autism

The Power of Shared Knowledge PartnersCNAP Small and Strategic (National Policy and Research Development), Education and Training, Information Education and Training, Information Services, Parents and Family Support Network, Projects Education (School), Autism Services, Parents, Training Services, Diagnosis, Projects Autism Services, Parents, Education and Training Services, Conferences

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NI Assembly Dept of Health & Social Services (HSS) Strategic Action for ASD introduced. All-age HSS only covers £2m over 3yrs to support implementation 15 March 2011 the Autism Act (Northern Ireland) May Royal Assent Amendment to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 [“Clause 1(2). At the end of paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 insert – “social (including communication)” and “taking part in normal social relationships”] “Requirement for a cross government ASD Strategy to be prepared and published within 2 years.”

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Date May 2010Autism Scotland (Bill) introduced Sept 2010Scottish Government issues draft strategy for autism, for consultation Jan 2011Stage 1 Debate by Education, Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee. The Bill failed. March 2011Scottish Minister for Public Health announces £2.6M to implement recommendations of draft Scottish Strategy on Autism April 2011Scottish National Party manifesto commitment of £10M new resources for strategy implementation over next 4 years

The Power of Shared Knowledge The European Charter of Rights for Persons with Autism The right of people with autism… to accessible, unbiased and accurate diagnosis to accessible and appropriate education to accessible and suitable housing to appropriate counselling… for their mental health to meaningful employment and vocational training to accessible transport and freedom of movement to participate in culture, entertainment, recreation and sport of equal access to and use of all facilities, services and activities in the community to live independent and full lives to the limit of their potential. *

The Power of Shared Knowledge Date 2008Welsh Assembly Government’s ASD Strategic Action Plan published. All-age (£7.1m ) 2009Adults Autism Act 2009 and Adults Autism Strategy 2010 in England only. £500k to support implementation 2010 Total available to support implementation of the ASD strategy is £4m Implementation of strategy: infrastrastructure; Collaborative service commissioning etc Feb 2011Evaluation of first phase implementation published by Welsh Assembly Government

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The Power of Shared Knowledge Looking to the Future…. Is legislation needed? If so, What should it address? What role for MPs? What would you like to see happen, at national or EU or any level?

The Power of Shared Knowledge For further information and contacts CNAP Coordinator Catherine Maclean +44 (0)

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