Updates Archives - Norfolk Autism Partnership

Understanding and Supporting Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Waveney

The Norfolk All Age Autism Partnership Board (NAPB) has released a comprehensive position statement on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), emphasising the need for improved understanding and support for individuals with this profile. This collaborative effort includes insights from individuals with lived experiences, healthcare professionals, social care, and educational bodies. Defining PDA PDA is characterised by …

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Name for the new short term support service

Thank you to everyone who took part in naming the new Short term support service This service will be called ‘ Norfolk Autism Adult Support Service’ We hope to share more details about this new Autism specific service soon.

Conversations Matter – Norfolk County Council want to know what Social Care means to you

Overview Adult social care covers a wide range of activities to enable people to live independently, stay well and safe. Promoting Independence is the term used by Norfolk County Council to describe their vision for social care. Norfolk County Council want to support people to be independent, well, and able to deal with life’s challenges …

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University Transition Autism School 2023

The Centre of Applied Autism Research at The University of Bath is running University Transition Autism School (UTAS). UTAS is a series of two events (in-person or online) for autistic students (self-diagnosed and diagnosed) starting university in autumn 2023. UTAS aims to provide support to autistic students as they begin university and throughout the first …

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Hear Me, See Me: The National Autism Strategy Transitions to Adult Services

A message from Autism Bedfordshire As a reminder we will be continuing our theme of looking at the National Autism Strategy, focussing this time on transitions to adult services. Meeting details: We will have other professionals joining us to talk about: The meeting is held online via MS Teams and you will need to register …

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Spectrum 10K Consultation

In September 2021, Spectrum 10K paused their study after feedback from autistic people and their parents and carers about the use of data collection, and consent and the use of data collected in future studies. The study was going to look at “the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to autism and related physical and …

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Have you heard about Disability Related Expenses?

Claiming disability related expenses can reduce the amount you need to pay towards the cost of your care. If you or the person you care for: then you may be able to claim Disability Related Expenses. To find out more visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/dre This new site was co-produced with the Making it Real Board and other …