Autism Project Supported Living Developments in Surrey 3 rd October 2009 Tom Moore Surrey County Council lead for adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions County Autism Project Download report from (Click on Autism Project icon)
Surrey counted young people on the autistic spectrum for a commissioning strategy. Developing new autism specialist supported living services each year from 2008 – 2016 So far, services are in place for 16 young people through this project County Autism Project Supported Living Developments
Feedback From New Services: “He is a lot more interested in life now he’s gone to ….. He’s settled down well. I can’t think of any negatives.” - Parent “I sleep at night for the first time in years.” - Parent “It’s a good place to live. I’m thinking I’m a good person. I’m thinking I’m confident.” – Tenant “… and … have really good programmes of activities, and really good risk assessments” – Care Manager County Autism Project Supported Living Developments
The Future… We have the specialist support providers, but the housing is more difficult Districts & Boroughs / Registered Social Landlords / Developers Providers Shared Ownership County Autism Project Supported Living Developments