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Zoom Webinar 1-3pm Friday 15th September - Deaf adults with autism: Diagnosis & Support

Updated: May 8




Presentations:


An Autism Assessment Pathway for Deaf Adults

Dr Mary Griggs, Dr Katie Wise, Dr Angharad Agg, Clinical Psychologists,

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust


The presentation describes how the BASS Autism Service for Adults works in collaboration with the Specialised Deaf Service to provide autism assessments and post- diagnostic support for deaf people.


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Issues with Post-Diagnostic Support for Deaf Adults

Dr Ben Holmes, Clinical Psychologist

Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation NHS Trust


The presentation described the main issues with post-diagnostic support for deaf adults with autism. These are mainly difficulties in secondary care services accepting a referral for a deaf adult with autism, and some big gaps between services.

There appear to be no specialised adult services designed for deaf adults with autism.


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