Consultation to help create national autism strategy

A new consultation has been launched in the hopes of better understanding Autism.

This information will be used to aid the Department of Health and Social care establish a National Autism Strategy.

It will outline the pathways to getting a diagnosis, accessing services like occupational health, medical care, sport and leisure, respite or education.

As a result, the Department is asking those (diagnosed and undiagnosed) on the autism spectrum (including Asperger’s) as well as their friends, family and carers to get in touch.
 
The consultation is open until 10 June, during which time there will be a series of drop-in sessions.

Details of which can be found below:

Tuesday 3 May, 10am – 12pm at Nunnery Howe, Old Castletown Road, Douglas

Monday 9 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm at The Oaks, May Hill, Ramsey

Thursday 12 May, 5.30pm – 7.30pm at Nunnery Howe, Old Castletown Road, Douglas

Tuesday 17 May, 4pm - 6pm at UCM, Homefield Road, Douglas

Thursday 19 May, 1pm-3pm with Autism in Mann, Centre 21, Greenfield Road, Douglas

Friday 20 May, 10am - 12pm at UCM, Homefield Road, Douglas

Friday 27 May, 12pm – 2pm with Crossroads, Units B5 & B6, Eden Business Park, Cooil Road, Douglas

 These sessions are free, but it is advised to book a slot.

Paper copies of the consultation will be available at the welcome centre and from all drop-in locations, or if you would like to receive a copy via email or post please email your request to amy.monroe2@gov.im

Views and experiences can be submitted online before the consultation closes on 10 June.