Autistic Spectrum Conditions ASC Service Broker

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Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) Service Broker
Who is the service for? People on the Autistic
Spectrum who do not have a learning disability
and do not meet the criteria for support from
Warwickshire County Council.
How do people know if they can use the
service? People will have had a diagnosis from a
Doctor or Psychologist that says they are
Autistic, have High Functioning Autism (HFA)
or Aspergers Syndrome. The service can only
work with people who have a diagnosis and people
need to be generally 18-65.
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What happens if I have a learning disability and
autism? People with a learning disability and a
diagnosis of autism will be supported by the
learning disability team.
What support can I get? Help to develop ways to
cope with your ASC Support with planning daily
activities or routines Help to build networks of
friends Help to reduce anxiety Information on
other services that could help Support to find or
stay in your own home Support to find employment,
education or training Support for families
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What we will not do Provide a
diagnosis Crisis/Emergency Support Give you
money or pay for services Counselling or
Therapy Respite Support
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How do I get help? Fill in an Application Form or
ask someone to do it for you Call the PHILLIS
team in Warwick 01926 731142 and they can fill a
form in over the phone or give you advice. You
can also email them with questions. You CAN self
refer You do not need the support of a doctor,
nurse or social worker as long as you have a
diagnosis.
Any Questions? And Where Next ..