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NAS calls for better transition for young people with autism
18 July 2007
The National Autistic Society (NAS) has launched a new report calling for better support and services for young people during the crucial transition stages between school, higher education, training and employment.
The Moving on up? Report finds that only 15% of adults with autism in England are in full-time paid employment, which could be greatly increased if the right planning, support and service are offered to people with autism during the transition stage. It also says that 49% of adults with autism still live at home with their parents and 70% of parents feel that their son or daughter would be unable to live independently without support.
Steve Broach, Every Disabled Child Matters Campaign Manager, comments: ‘This report confirms that more needs to be done to improve the life chances of all disabled young people - particularly young people with autism. Through Aiming High for Disabled Children, the government has committed £19m for a Transition Support Programme, which should enable disabled young people to have choice and control over the support they need. We want to see all disabled young people benefiting from a smooth transition to adulthood, to ensure they are able to reach their potential.’
More from EDCM:
Download the 'Moving on Up?' report in full
Take action! Write to your MP to highlight the issues raised in the report
News story: Urgent action required on services for disabled young people
Visit the Transition Information Network website
Download the Parliamentary Hearings report on services for disabled children
