Autism Strategy for Stirling and Clackmannanshire – Questionnaire
STIRLING
CARERS CENTRE
In November 2011 the Scottish Government launched the Scottish Strategy for
Autism and set out the national vision for autism services. Stirling and
Clackmannanshire Councils are working in partnership with Service Users, Carers,
NHS Forth Valley and Third Sector organisations to develop and implement a local
Autism Strategy.
Consultation
We would like to receive your views on the draft Autism Strategy for Stirling and
Clackmannanshire and the proposed objectives and goals. The consultation period
will run from 3rd November to 15th of December 2014.
The strategy focusses on six key areas: (1) Assessment and Diagnosis, (2)
Employment, (3) Information and Awareness, (4) Support for Families and Carers,
(5) Life Outcomes and (6) Transitions.
Who should complete the questionnaire?
The questionnaire can be completed by children, young people and adults with an
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents, carers, professionals and anyone with an
interest in autism and the local strategy. Not all questions may be relevant to all
individuals.
How long does it take to complete?
The questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
The questionnaire is anonymous and information is confidential
Responses will be anonymous and confidential unless you choose to give your
contact details or request a follow up meeting.
What will happen to the results of the consultation?
All results will be collated in January 2015 and will be included in the final strategy
which will form the basis for the development and delivery of autism services in
Stirling and Clackmannanshire.
The final version of the strategy will be signed off by Stirling and Clackmannanshire
Councils Community Planning Partnership in the first quarter of 2015. It will be
available on the Scottish Government website and Stirling and Clackmannanshire
Council websites.
We would like to thank you for your participation. If you have any questions
regarding this questionnaire, please contact our Autism Officer at the address below;
Autism Development Officer
2nd Floor, Municipal Buildings
8-10 Corn Exchange Road
Stirling
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FK8 2HU
e-mail: ametl@stirling.gov.uk
Tel: 01786 233 832
The Autism consultation event dates and locations are:
Wednesday 19 November
2014
6.30pm to 8pm
Thursday 20 November
2014
6.30pm to 8pm
Wednesday 3 December
2014
6.30pm to 8pm
Thursday 4 December
2014
6.30pm to 8pm
Stirling Family Life Centre.
61-63 Murray Place
Stirling
FK8 1AP
New Struan School
Alloa. Bradbury Campus
100 Smithfield Loan
Alloa
FK10 1NP
McLaren High School
Conference Room
Mollands Road
Callander
FK17 8JH
Balfron High School
Library
Roman Road
Balfron
G63 0PW
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We are seeking your views on the Autism Strategy for Stirling and
Clackmannanshire, please use this questionnaire to tell us your views on the
draft document.
Strategy questionnaire
Please indicate which category best describes your role/group or interest in autism.
Please tick one box only.
A person with ASD
An unpaid carer (i.e. parent or other family member – see below for
sibling) for someone with ASD
A sibling of someone with ASD
A friend of someone with ASD
Representative group for Carers
Representative organisation for professional group
General Practitioner
Third sector care provider organisation
Independent/provider care provider organisation
Local authority
NHS Health Board
Other NHS organisation
Other statutory organisation
Education/Academic group
Member of the public with an interest in ASD
Other, please state
The draft local Autism Strategy focuses on 6 key areas. These are Assessment and
Diagnosis, Employability, Information and Awareness, Life Opportunities, Support for
Families and Carers and Transitions. We are seeking your views on the values of
these local goals.
1. Assessment and Diagnosis
We want to establish clearer pathways for the assessment, diagnosis, care
and support of individuals with autism living in Stirling and Clackmannanshire.
Do you agree with this goal?
Strongly agree
disagree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Comments
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2. Employability
We want to support supporting people with autism to develop skills, which will
enable them to contribute to their community through voluntary work or
employment. Do you agree with this goal?
Comments
3. Information and Awareness
a) We want to ensure that people with autism, their families and carers and
professionals are able to access clear advice and information on local
resources. Do you agree with this goal?
Strongly agree
disagree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Comments
b) We want to raise awareness of autism amongst professionals and the
general public. Do you agree with this goal?
Strongly agree
disagree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Comments
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4. Life Opportunities
We want to ensure that people with autism feel supported throughout their
whole life journey to lead meaningful lives, feel safe, protected, valued, and
included. Do you agree with this goal?
Strongly agree
disagree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Comments
5. Support for Families and Carers
We want to ensure that families and carers of people with autism are
supported and are able to access appropriate services for both themselves
and the individuals they care for. Do you agree with this goal?
Strongly agree
disagree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Comments
6. Transition
We want to improve transitions for children and adults with autism throughout
the whole life journey. Do you agree with this goal?
Strongly agree
disagree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Comments
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7. Do you think the goals set out within the draft strategy address the
challenges experienced by people with autism and their families living in
Stirling and Clackmannanshire?
Strongly agree
disagree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly
Comments
8. Do you agree that the Key Objectives set out within the strategy will
ensure our Local Goals are met?
Strongly agree
Strongly disagree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Comments
9. Are there additional areas that impact on people with autism and their
families/carers that should be included within the strategy?
Comments
10. Please use this space to provide any additional comments you may
have
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We would like to thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.
Outcomes from the consultation will be published on Stirling and
Clackmannanshire Councils web sites.
Please send your response no later than 15th of December 2014 to
Autism Development Officer
2nd Floor, Municipal Buildings
8-10 Corn Exchange Road
Stirling
FK8 2HU
Tel: 01786 233 832
e-mail: ametl@stirling.gov.uk
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