As directed by the Welsh Government ASD Interim Delivery Plan, during 2015 we engaged in a range of consultation activities with individuals with ASD, parents and carers. This has provided us with really useful information about the current need and gaps in provision across Wales. The information we have gained will be used to inform the refreshed ASD Strategic Action plan for Wales (please visit www.ASDinfoWales.co.uk for further details).
This work has also informed part of our wider ASD Development Programme whereby we are continually developing resources, training and approaches to support individuals with ASD and their families, carers and professionals.
We have already begun developments which address some of the issues raised during the consultation activity such as a training programme for primary schools (Learning with Autism), training for those who support individuals to find employment (Working with Autism), training for Mental Health practitioners, a toolkit to support clinicians undertaking diagnostic assessment and a number of resources for parents and carers. These will all be launched during March of this year.
We would like to express our thanks to all those who took part, and have been kind enough to share their views and experiences with us.
