The Nottinghamshire Asperger Syndrome Team has been well documented as an example of good practice. We highlight this team to demonstrate an effective and working model of how such a team can be developed to support the local needs of adults with autism.
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire primary care trust (PCT) and local authority (LA) recognised the needs of people with autism in their adult health and social care commissioning strategy.
Both Nottinghamshire healthcare NHS trust and Nottinghamshire adult social care departments have established specialist teams to support adults with autism. The health team includes a clinical psychologist, occupational therapist and speech and language therapist. It focuses on multi-disciplinary diagnostic assessment and post-diagnostic support.
The social care team, made up of five social care staff, provides specialist assessment, care management and short-term interventions. The team also provides social and emotional support and assistance with employment and accommodation. The team is able to offer community care assessments by assessors who have a good understanding of autism.
To find out more, visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/adultswithaspergers
Contact: Chris Mitchell
Team Manager
Nottingham County Council