If you are already receiving support from Children’s Services by 16 years of age and have been diagnosed with autism, you will begin your transition into Adult Services so that everything is in place by the time you are 18 years old. You can find out more on the Transitions from Children's Social Care to Adults Social Care pages.
If you are aged 18 or over at diagnosis/point of entry, you will go straight into the Autism Case Management Service.
This team will help you with:
- Completing an assessment of your health and social care needs
- Reviewing existing service and support
- Completing Carers Assessments and providing advice to carers
- Providing advice and guidance on issues around benefits, housing, employment, education and training
- Providing information and signposting to appropriate services
- Setting up personal budgets and assisting you to find an appropriate service