Practice, leadership, and commissioning insights for services supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities. Topics include supported living, residential care, adult DSR, and workforce culture.
When world leaders spread autism misinformation, the damage goes beyond false claims—it creates fear for pregnant people and fuels stigma against autistic individuals. This isn't about political outrage; it's about the leadership urgently needed across health, education, and social care to counter misinformation, support families, and reaffirm autistic people's dignity and rights.
Paperwork is rarely the problem. This briefing explores why the absence of clear frameworks leads to crisis, and how values-led, systemic approaches can create stability, improve quality of life, and reduce reliance on crisis services.
