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The Power of Shared Knowledge celticnationsautism.eu

Wales’ 4th International Autism Conference 21st June – City Hall, Cardiff Hugh Morgan OBE, and CEO Autism Cymru Dr Pat Matthews Executive Director, Irish Society for Autism Tara Matthews Head of Administration, the Irish Society for Autism Cathy Maclean CNAP Co-ordinator.

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The Power of Shared Knowledge celticnationsautism.eu

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  1. Wales’ 4th International Autism Conference 21st June – City Hall, Cardiff Hugh MorganOBE, and CEO Autism Cymru Dr Pat MatthewsExecutive Director, Irish Society for Autism Tara Matthews Head of Administration, the Irish Society for Autism Cathy MacleanCNAP Co-ordinator The Power of Shared Knowledge http://www.celticnationsautism.eu

  2. WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Briefly: Introductions Summary: Policy and Legislative context in each nation Key Questions, Discussion and Recommendations The Power of Shared Knowledge

  3. CNAP PARTNERSHIPS……………….

  4. Launched by Governments in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Scotland in 2007-08 The Power of Shared Knowledge

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  6. CNAP aims at Launch Sharing of training, information and skills between nations Joint campaigning on national, UK, European and worldwide issues Joint Research Sharing of issues and mutual support CNAP aims now Encourage forward thinking on autism, within and across national boundaries Support and promote the development and implementation of National Strategies for Autism that improve the quality of life for people with autism Develop, maintain and promote evidence based best practice in the field of Autism The Power of Shared Knowledge

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  9. 2008 - NI Assembly Dept of Health & Social Services (HSS) Strategic Action for ASD introduced. All-age HSS only covers £2m over 3yrs to support implementation • 15 March 2011 the Autism Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 • 5 May Royal Assent • Amendment to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 • [“Clause 1(2). At the end of paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 insert – “social (including communication)” and “taking part in normal social relationships”] • “Requirement for a cross government ASD Strategy to be prepared and • published within 2 years.” The Power of Shared Knowledge http://www.celticnationsautism.eu

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  13. The European Charter of Rights for Persons with Autism The right of people with autism… to accessible, unbiased and accurate diagnosis to accessible and appropriate education to accessible and suitable housing to appropriate counselling… for their mental health to meaningful employment and vocational training to accessible transport and freedom of movement to participate in culture, entertainment, recreation and sport of equal access to and use of all facilities, services and activities in the community to live independent and full lives to the limit of their potential. * The Power of Shared Knowledge

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  15. NO AUTISM LEGISLATION AUTISM LEGISLATION AUTISM LEGISLATION NO AUTISM LEGISLATION The Power of Shared Knowledge

  16. Looking to the Future…. Is legislation needed? If so, What should it address? What role for MPs? What would you like to see happen, at national or EU or any level? The Power of Shared Knowledge

  17. For further information and contacts CNAP Coordinator Catherine Maclean +44 (0) 131 258 0200 http://www.celticnationsautism.eu The Power of Shared Knowledge

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