What services do young children with autism spectrum disorder receive?
- 1 September 2006
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Child: Care, Health and Development
- Vol. 32 (5), 553-557
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00672.x
Abstract
In recent years, standards of good practice have been set for services to young children with autism spectrum disorders. Data were analysed on children's use of local services during a 2-year follow-up of families involved in an evaluation of a group course for parents. Data collection began prior to publication of the standards. Families' reported experiences changed over time, but for most did not meet standards suggested: involvement with a multi-agency team of professionals, having someone who acted as a key worker, and the child accessing 15 h per week of specialist provision. The development of flexible and responsive services appears to have a long way to go to meet standards set in the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Good Practice Guidance (2002) and the National Autism Plan for Children (2003).Keywords
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