Adult Autism Strategy – Your views on the needs of Adults with ASC

The government is currently developing an adult autism strategy, with help from people whose lives are affected by autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). The purpose of the strategy is to ensure that adults with autism get the support they need to live full lives as equal citizens.

The Department of Health is leading the development of this strategy. We are working with people with a background in health, social care, and employment as well as with adults with ASC and parents and carers of adults with ASC.

To help usdevelop the strategy, we are running a formal consultation as well as a number of events with people affected by ASC. We have asked an independent market and social research company called Opinion Leader, to listen to the views of people who are affected by ASC or work with people with ASC by conductinginterviews, group discussions, workshopsand an online community. Listening to people affected by ASC will help us better understand the views, experiences and expectations of people affected by ASC and to explore some of the issues and actions outlined in the consultation document. The research will be used to find out what the key needs, opportunities and barriers are for people with ASC and what practical solutions can be developed.

Opinion Leaderwant to speak to people with ASC, their families, carers and professionals working in this field. There are a number of different ways to get involved and they are currently looking for people who would be interested in taking part.

I would be very grateful if you could find the time to help Opinion Leader with this study: either by expressing your interest, or recommending other people that might like to take part. You can register your interest to take part at OLAdultAutism.org.uk or call Opinion Leader on 020 7861 2877. If you would like any further information on the project please contact Natalie Read or Joanna Bibby-Scullionat by calling020 7861 2877.

The Central Office of Information is managing this project on behalf of the Department of Health.

If you would like to speak to somebody in the Central Office of Information about this issue please contact Jane Breeze on020 72618449 or by email

Many thanks in advance for your support.

Jane Breeze

Research Consultant Manager

COI Communications on behalf on Department of Health

Hercules Road

London SE1 7DU

Adult Autism Strategy Letter of Bone Fide Research

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