ASD AUDIT MAY 2004 - 4

AUDIT OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS STATISTICAL REPORT Contents Page Introduction 1 Main findings 2Summary of main points Children and Young People 3Analysis by NHS board area of statistical information relating to children and young people with autistic spectrum disorder Adults 10Analysis by NHS board area of statistical information relating to adults with autistic spectrum disorder Annex A 15More detailed tables for children and young people with autistic spectrum disorder. Annex B 20More detailed tables for adults with autistic spectrum disorder Annex C 24Detailed tables showing analysis of written questions asked in audit. Annex D 94Local Authority Contact List Glossary 99 Social Work Statistics Branch 2004 AUDIT OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS STATISTICAL REPORT INTRODUCTION This report provides analysis of autistic spectrum disorder figures received during the recent audit of services. It fulfils the commitment made by the Scottish Executive to implement the findings of the Public Health Institute of Scotland needs assessment of people with autistic spectrum disorders (PHIS 2001). This was commissioned ‘to provide information for service commissioners on the best available knowledge about autistic spectrum disorder and current service provision in Scotland, and guidance on how these services might better meet the needs of both ...