NECS435 - Young People Aged 16-25 with Autism

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Tees Valley CCG have recently undertaken consultation with Autistic young people aged 16 to 25 who live in the Tees Valley to understand what support is available for their specific age group. We asked what post diagnostic support they felt was currently available, in particular when diagnosed at an older age, but also including what support is out there to help them understand themselves, their diagnosis and needs. The consultation led to a clear need across the Tees Valley for a support programme for this cohort of young people which would touch on many areas of their lives and how they can best understand and manage their needs to ensure they can live their best life and achieve their potential. We invite expressions of interest from organisations who are able to provide a support programme for Autistic young adults aged between 16 and 25 years. We envisage that the support service will offer an online or F2F (venue to be provided by the organisation) programme which will run over a number of weeks. We would also envisage the course being accompanied by a support worker who can help the individual needs of the young people whilst they are engaged with the course. These needs could be for example; support with decision making, acting as an advocate, helping with individual issues the young person is experiencing that is preventing them from living a fulfilling life such as issues with employment, personal needs, family support or navigation between support services.