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The Autism Act 2009
Interactive Guide
The Autism Act 2009 is a law for adults in England. It makes the government have an autism strategy and issue guidance for councils and NHS services. It cannot solve every individual problem, but it gives you a way to ask whether services are doing what they should. Select a card to find out more.
Adults
Act scope
England
Where it applies
1. The law
What the Act requires and where it applies.
2. Making it work locally
How leadership, assessment, staff training and transition should work in practice.
3. Support across life
Health, community support, employment, justice and the limits of the Act.
4. Using the guide
How to raise a clear concern and check the current strategy position.
Put this into practice
Autism-inclusive systems depend on informed, capable people. Training should lead to better communication, fewer barriers and practical action - not only awareness.
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