Zoom Webinar 1-3pm Friday 15th September - Deaf adults with autism: Diagnosis & Support
- Kevin Baker
- Oct 29, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: May 8, 2024
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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Thank you for sharing these presentations. It’s so important to shine a light on the unique challenges and service gaps faced by the Deaf autistic community. This work highlights a crucial point: effective support requires a deep understanding of the individual's complete experience, including co-occurring identities and conditions. This focus on comprehensive, tailored assessment is so vital. It's a journey of understanding that isn't just for children or specific communities; many adults are now seeking this same level of clarity about their own neurotype, often for the first time. For those on that path of self-discovery, finding a structured and reliable starting point is key. I found a very thorough autism assessment for adults that provides an excellent framework for…