Is “transforming care” failing people with autism?

Advances in Autism,Volume 3, Issue 2, Page 59-65, April 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to comment on the development and implementation of transforming care (TC) and whether it has failed people with autism. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a commentary. Findings The number of people with autism being admitted to assessment and treatment units is increasing despite the aims of TC. The authors argue that TC, in serving such a diverse group of people, may have failed to identify the heterogeneity of such groups or recognise the different needs of people with mental illness and people with behaviours that challenge; and that TC could be regarded as a policy that only affects people with an intellectual disability. Originality/value Policymakers, policy implementers and health and social care staff may consider reviewing their practice to ensure that TC works for people with autism and their family and carers.
Source: Advances in Autism - Category: Child Development Source Type: research