Useful resources

Commissioning plans

• Bracknell Forest autism action plan 
• Bracknell Forest adult autism join commission strategy
• Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland adult Asperger strategy 2010-2013
• Westminster Asperger strategy
• South West England commissioning guidance - adult autism spectrum conditions

Reports

• Brugha, T. et al (2009). Autism spectrum disorders in adults living in households throughout England - Report from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2007. Read the report here.
• Communities and Local Government (2008). Creating strong, safe and prosperous communities: Statutory guidance. Read the report here.
• Department of Health (2008). Services for adults with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC): Good practice advice for primary care trust and local authority commissioners. Read the report here.
• Higgins, B. (2009). Good practice in supporting adults with autism: guidance for commissioners and statutory services. The National Autistic Society. Read the report here.
• NHS Confederation (2010). Improving services for adults with autism, Briefing 202. Read the report here.
• The National Autistic Society (2009). Supporting adults with autism: A good practice guide for NHS and local authorities. Read the report here.

Websites

• Total Place pilots
  www.localleadership.gov.uk
• Valuing People Now 
  www.valuingpeoplenow.dh.gov.uk