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Charity’s new strategy to broaden support for young people with autism

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A recovery strategy to help children and young people with autism overcome the “perfect storm” of the impact of the pandemic, economic uncertainty and inadequate support has been launched.
The charity is piloting greater post-diagnostic support. Picture: Ambitious about Autism
The charity is piloting greater post-diagnostic support. Picture: Ambitious about Autism

Charity Ambitious about Autism says its new three-year strategy will broaden the range of support it offers to young people with autism not just in education and employment but also across other areas such as health and wellbeing.

It says the plans, which represent a significant step-change for the organisation, are needed to bring about “bold change” for autistic young people facing an uncertain future as they emerge from the pandemic.

“We see the unnecessary barriers facing autistic young people, the opportunities out of reach, and the consequences of being pushed to the margins.

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