Autism Policies

Autism Policies

 

We are currently recruiting for a survey exploring the policy priorities of autistic people.

Click below for more information and to complete the survey.

 

10 Points for Change (about policy priorities)

If you have any questions, please contact autismpolicyresearch@medschl.cam.ac.uk

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Policies are vital to translate research findings into practical, positive changes for autistic people  

National policies relating to education, healthcare and access to support services can significantly impact on the lives of autistic people and their families. Development of these policies is a vital step in ensuring that research findings translate into meaningful change. At present, there is much variation in policies between European countries. We aim to identify existing autism policies, factors that improve or hinder their implementation, and any gaps in current policy across Europe. We will consider how these might be improved and harmonised.  

We will collaborate with the autism representatives and the charities Autistica and Autism Europe to identify the issues that matter most to autistic people. This will ensure we include perspectives of autistic people and their families from across Europe.  

 

We are currently recruiting for two surveys exploring the experiences of autistic people and carers when accessing services, as well as their policy priorities.

Click below for more information and to complete the surveys.

Survey 1: ACCESS-EU

Survey 2: 10 Points for Change

If you have any questions, please contact autismpolicyresearch@medschl.cam.ac.uk

Help us spread the word about this research

Click here to find sharing resources, such as social media images and text, in all eight languages.

Policies are vital to translate research findings into practical, positive changes for autistic people  

National policies relating to education, healthcare and access to support services can significantly impact on the lives of autistic people and their families. Development of these policies is a vital step in ensuring that research findings translate into meaningful change. At present, there is much variation in policies between European countries. We aim to identify existing autism policies, factors that improve or hinder their implementation, and any gaps in current policy across Europe. We will consider how these might be improved and harmonised.  

We will collaborate with the autism representatives and the charities Autistica and Autism Europe to identify the issues that matter most to autistic people. This will ensure we include perspectives of autistic people and their families from across Europe.  

Objectives

1. Map the policies that are currently in place within countries across Europe

2. Develop a 10-point action plan that aims to improve and to harmonise policies across Europe

3. Begin discussions with policy makers to develop and implement policies that support autistic people

Lead:
Simon Baron-Cohen,
University of Cambridge

Autistica James Cusack

Co-lead:
James Cusack,
Autistica

Autism Europe Aurélie Baranger

Co-lead:
Aurélie Baranger,
Autism-Europe