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Providing an ‘Autism‐Friendly’ Service for Children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder in a Short‐Term (Respite) Care Setting

David Preece (Northamptonshire Social Care and Health, Services for Children with Autism)

Journal of Integrated Care

ISSN: 1476-9018

Article publication date: 1 February 2003

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Abstract

There has been a steady increase in the number of children diagnosed as having an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Consequently, demand for services to meet the needs of these children and their families has increased. Northamptonshire County Council's approach to addressing the needs of this group has been through the development of multi‐agency services united by a common approach: the TEACCH model. This paper outlines developments in the area of the provision of short‐term breaks. This approach has been considered successful by parents, service users and external audit. Factors that have been helpful in providing services are discussed, as are areas requiring further development.

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Preece, D. (2003), "Providing an ‘Autism‐Friendly’ Service for Children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder in a Short‐Term (Respite) Care Setting", Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 11 No. 1, pp. 39-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/14769018200300009

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