Partnership in Practice Agreement - Dundee City Council

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Autistic Spectrum Disorder
The last PIP said:
• we said we would improve the way services work together; provide training
for staff; provide information about services; develop a strategy; and create
more day opportunities.
What have we done?
• we have commissioned accommodation and support for eight people with
autistic spectrum disorders and a specialist day service
• some people are being supported to attend college.
What do you think?
• some people have commented about the positive development of services
for people on the autistic spectrum
• there are still concerns about shortfalls in resources reducing opportunities
and choice for younger people and older people who are not diagnosed
slipping through the net
• improvement in information and training were recognised, but progress is
still required in these areas, for example in day services.
What improvements do we plan to make over the next three
years?
• further discussion is needed to establish who will take a lead in planning for
people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASO)
• we will continue to pursue implementation of the recommendations from
the report on ASD services in Dundee
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