Presentations:
An Autism Assessment Pathway for Deaf Adults
Dr Mary Griggs, Dr Katie Wise, Dr Angharad Agg, Clinical Psychologists,
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
The presentation describes how the BASS Autism Service for Adults works in collaboration with the Specialised Deaf Service to provide autism assessments and post- diagnostic support for deaf people.
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Issues with Post-Diagnostic Support for Deaf Adults
Dr Ben Holmes, Clinical Psychologist
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation NHS Trust
The presentation described the main issues with post-diagnostic support for deaf adults with autism. These are mainly difficulties in secondary care services accepting a referral for a deaf adult with autism, and some big gaps between services.
There appear to be no specialised adult services designed for deaf adults with autism.
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