1. Autism Spectrum Disorders: The need to get it right Dr Chris Cull Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist Learning Disabilities Service Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

2. Context for Current Proposals ~ 6000 people with an ASD in Suffolk ~4500 people of working age Autism Act 2009 'Fulfilling and rewarding lives': The strategy for adults with autism in England (2010) Statutory guidance (2010) NICE guidelines

3. Response from Suffolk and NSFT Diagnostic pathway for adults (2013), 12 – 18 years tbd Proposal: –to be hosted in NSFT Wellbeing service –Pre-diagnostic counselling and screening for assessment –Assessment and diagnosis –Psycho-education for people and their carers –Sign-posting/Supported sign-posting to other services –Brief intervention Development of specialist services for people with ASD (14+ years) and mental health problems and/or challenging behaviours within NSFT Benefits for People with ASD’s

4. The National Autistic Society Link to largest ever survey to show what life is like living with Autism in the UK http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/50th-birthday/survey- report.aspx