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1. www.bsmhft.nhs.uk › autism-spectrum-disorderAutism Spectrum Disorder - Birmingham and Solihull Mental ...

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.

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     Just like everyone, autistic people can have good mental...

   • Learning Disability and Autism

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2. www.england.nhs.uk › long-read › meeting-the-needsMeeting the needs of autistic adults in mental health services

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   Improve autistic adults’ experiences of accessing NHS mental health services. Increase the capacity and accessibility of mental health care in the community for autistic adults. Prevent abuse, neglect or maltreatment of autistic adults in all services commissioned or provided by an ICB.

3. www.bsmhft.nhs.uk › news › autism-and-mental-healthAutism and mental health - Birmingham and Solihull Mental ...

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Just like everyone, autistic people can have good mental health, however around 70% have a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

4. www.england.nhs.uk › publication › meeting-the-needsMeeting the needs of autistic adults in mental health services

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   Dec 12, 2023 · This guidance is for integrated care boards, health organisations and wider system partners and provides advice on how to improve the quality, accessibility and acceptability of care and support for autistic adults to meet their mental health needs, both in the community and in inpatient settings.

5. www.bsmhft.nhs.uk › learning-disability-and-autismLearning Disability and Autism - Birmingham and Solihull ...

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   Jul 18, 2024 · As a Trust we are committed in delivering the NHS long term plan for people with a learning disability and or autism in Birmingham and Solihull.

6. www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk › birminghamBirmingham Community Services | Autism West Midlands

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   In Birmingham we offer: Information, advice and support to autistic adults and/or parent carers of adults by phone email or face to face meetings. There is a waiting list for this service. Groups- Daytime and evening social opportunities for autistic adults.

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   Who can use Autism confident in Birmingham & Solihull?

   • To use the service, adults must live in the Birmingham City Council area. Autism Confident programmes offer people insight into their autism within a friendly and supportive environment. Autism Confident programmes are funded by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Provider Collaborative.

   Birmingham Community Hub | Autism West Midlands

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   Where can I find information about autism in Birmingham?

   • National Autistic Society Birmingham Local Offer Events for Parents Autism West Midlands Ambitious About Autism You can find a list of useful apps to download on the Birmingham Community Healthcare website: Birmingham Community Healthcare

   Autism Spectrum Disorder | Forward Thinking Birmingham

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   Which mental health services provide good mental health care for autistic adults?

   • A summary of the relevant autism and mental health policy is provided in Appendix C. Good mental health care for autistic adults can be provided by all mental health services; not just those commissioned specifically for autistic people.

   Meeting the needs of autistic adults in mental health services

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   Who can attend Autism West Midlands?

   • Teenagers and adults attending the programme must have an autism diagnosis and live in the Birmingham city area. Our support to families with autistic children does not receive statutory funding and is currently supported by Autism West Midlands fundraising.

   Birmingham Community Hub | Autism West Midlands

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   Can community support improve mental health care for autistic adults?

   • We know that with earlier, well-targeted community support, many admissions and long stays in mental health inpatient units could potentially be avoided. This guidance will help drive our collective efforts to bring about improvements in the provision of mental health care for autistic adults in all mental health services.

   Meeting the needs of autistic adults in mental health services

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   Should autistic people be supported if they have a mental health problem?

   • The Adult Autism Strategy: Supporting its use statutory guidance for local authorities and NHS organisations clearly states that autistic people should have support adjusted to their needs if they have a mental health difficulty and the change is considered reasonable.

   Meeting the needs of autistic adults in mental health services

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8. forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk › autism-spectrumAutism Spectrum Disorder - Forward Thinking Birmingham

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   We offer support in our community hubs for children and young people with ASD who are experiencing mental health issues. If you believe you or someone you love may have ASD and you would like some support for non-mental health issues, contact your GP in the first instance.