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Autistic Spectrum Pathway

Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

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There are about  520,000 people in the UK who have this disability.  

ASD is a developmental disability that affects the way individuals communicate and relate to people around them. 

Children with ASD can find the world a very confusing place and may often have high levels of anxiety. It does not matter how intelligent a child is.

You can find out more about this disorder by downloading our ASD  information Sheet (PDF [50.9Kb] opens in new window).

Contact
To contact the team, please telephone 0151 225 4969.

You can aslo download a list of common terms, information about  benefits that may be available to you, a book list and an article written by the mother of two children who had been diagnosed as having Aspergers Syndrome.  

Autistic Spectrum Pathway

Because of an increase in the numbers of Liverpool's children with ASD, the City Council has developed a multi agency initiative called The Autistic Spectrum Pathway. The main aim of this initiative is to improve the quality of life for children with ASD.   

The Pathway provides an integrated approach to the delivery of: 

  • Education. 
  • Health care. 
  • Social care            


It can also provide funding for new and additional services.

The Pathway's main functions are: 

  • To provide assessment and diagnosis of ASD. 
  • To train and provide information for parents/carers and professionals. 
  • To advise parents about other services that  are available.           

You can find out more about the Autistic Spectrum Pathway by following the link  Autistic Spectrum Pathway Assesment Team.

Useful websites

www.nas.org.uk  
 The National Autistic Society web site has information for teachers and families. This is one of the most up to date reliable resources.

www.teacch.com
Teacch is all about structure and understanding for individuals with ASD. "The Culture of Autism" written by Garry Mesibov is very good.

http://www.thegraycentre.org/Social_Stories.htm
Social stories have been developed by Carol Gray and they are very helpful in explaining new or difficult social situations. The site has examples and instructions on how to write one.

www.dotolearn.com
This is not an ASD specific site but has useful resources and information for teaching strategies and ideas.

www.direct.gov.uk/disability
This site has information about the disability living allowance and attendance allowance.

www.direct.gov.uk/carers
This site has information about the carer's allowance.