Share your views to help improve lives for autistic people
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Autistic people have spoken about concern over waiting times in accessing diagnosis and about the importance of being supported by autism inclusive health and social care services to help improve their lives.
Autism is a developmental disability which affects how people perceive the world, communicate, and interact with others.
In addition to concerns over waiting times for autism assessments, people have been telling us about a "lack of support" during and after the process.
A plan has been put together to include what things are important to autistic people in making their lives better. These include diagnosis and support, healthcare, education, housing and employment.
You’re invited to have your say on this draft autism plan (also known as a strategy). It is open to people of all ages. Your voice and those you support is important to making sure it echoes the needs of autistic people living in North Yorkshire.
The plan has been developed by autistic people, their carers and families, alongside charities, volunteers, North Yorkshire Council, NHS health services, North Yorkshire Police, and probation, education and employment organisations. And Healthwatch North Yorkshire.
Have your say, make a difference
Does the plan reflect how you feel and what the key issues are?
What needs to happen to improve care?
You can share your views online and paper surveys, local events, online webinars and visits to disability and older people forums.
Details will be posted on the North Yorkshire Council website.
Surveys are available for children, young people and adults and are also available in other formats such as easy read or large print.
It is also available in an online and a paper-based version.
Complete the online easy read survey
Download the paper easy read survey to complete
Return the paper survey by post to North Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, or drop off at an autism survey collection point in our library hubs.
Take part in our autism plan survey for primary school children
If you need an alternative format, please contact North Yorkshire Council to request a paper strategy and survey, or if you need the information in a different format or language.
The consultation will close on Friday 15 March 2024 at 5pm.
