b) There can be different barriers to access support or services available. These can be physical, or they can be social, or cultural. Physical barriers can be something simple like signs that are unsuitable. Autistic people may need preparation for hospital …show more content…
For example, if someone was really struggling with travelling out of their local area to appointments it would be beneficial to them to have an outreach team so that they still get the support they need.
d) as with anyone, the right support at the appropriate time can help reduce the risk of mental deterioration from being socially isolated. Many adults with autism are unable to access the support they need, and this makes them vulnerable. On a personal level, nobody wants to feel isolated, and an autistic person may do so more than a ‘typical’ person. All local areas should have or aim to have an autism planning group which can effectively plan services or events for autistic people social and health care. Isolation would lead an autistic person to be more withdrawn, disinterested and maybe depressed. Social opportunities, like group meetings for a particular interest like the cinema for example, put in place early on would help stave off this.
e) Depending on the complexity and severity of a persons needs, courses like thos could be essential. Time during their lessons could be some of the only time they get to really experience