The National Autistic Society (NAS) has warned of the fall out the Comprehensive Spending Review will cause for the thousands of families affected by autism who already fight huge battles to get the support they so desperately need.
Mark Lever, chief executive of the NAS, said;
"The Chancellor has set in motion a devastating chain reaction for individuals and families affected by autism - some of the most vulnerable in our society.
"Many say their lives are already 'hanging in the balance'. The domino effect of cuts across school transport, respite care, crucial benefits and other vital services could push whole families to crisis point at profound expense to those local authorities left picking up the pieces.
"Now more than ever, government must acknowledge the long term cost benefits of providing families affected by autism with the right support at the right time. The increase in social care funding is welcome, but it must be remembered that older people are not the only vulnerable group in society that need protecting."
Notes
- Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. It is a spectrum condition, which means that, while all people with autism share certain difficulties, their condition will affect them in different ways. Some people with autism are able to live relatively independent lives but others may have accompanying learning disabilities and need a lifetime of specialist support. People with autism may also experience over- or under-sensitivity to sounds, touch, tastes, smells, light or colours.
- Asperger syndrome is a form of autism. People with Asperger syndrome are often of average or above average intelligence. They have fewer problems with speech but may still have difficulties with understanding and processing language.
Source:
National Autistic Society
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