H McConachie1, G Robinson. 1. School of Clinical Medical Sciences (Child Health), University of Newcastle, Newcastle, UK. h.r.mcconachie@ncl.ac.uk
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In recent years, standards of good practice have been set for services to young children with autism spectrum disorders. METHODS: Data were analysed on children's use of local services during a 2-year follow-up of families involved in an evaluation of a group course for parents. Data collection began prior to publication of the standards. RESULTS: Families' reported experiences changed over time, but for most did not meet standards suggested: involvement with a multi-agency team of professionals, having someone who acted as a key worker, and the child accessing 15 h per week of specialist provision. CONCLUSION: The development of flexible and responsive services appears to have a long way to go to meet standards set in the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Good Practice Guidance (2002) and the National Autism Plan for Children (2003).
BACKGROUND: In recent years, standards of good practice have been set for services to young children with autism spectrum disorders. METHODS: Data were analysed on children's use of local services during a 2-year follow-up of families involved in an evaluation of a group course for parents. Data collection began prior to publication of the standards. RESULTS: Families' reported experiences changed over time, but for most did not meet standards suggested: involvement with a multi-agency team of professionals, having someone who acted as a key worker, and the child accessing 15 h per week of specialist provision. CONCLUSION: The development of flexible and responsive services appears to have a long way to go to meet standards set in the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Good Practice Guidance (2002) and the National Autism Plan for Children (2003).
Authors: Areej M Babatin; Bashair S Alzahrani; Fadi M Jan; Eman H Alkarimi; Mohammed M Jan Journal: Neurosciences (Riyadh) Date: 2016-07 Impact factor: 0.906