This is the second review of the Angus Children’s Services Plan 2002 - 2004. The plan was produced by Angus Council in partnership with NHS Tayside, the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration, Tayside Police, Angus Childcare Partnership and the Angus Voluntary Sector Children’s Forum. The Angus Children’s Services Plan is one of a number of plans within Angus produced in partnership with a wide range of agencies and individuals. To ensure all plans are integrated they are brought together within the overarching framework known as the Community Plan.
The aim of community planning is to develop a single, strategic vision for a local area to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of communities. The Angus Community Plan sets a long-term vision for the Angus area with the Children’s Services Plan focusing on the delivery of services to children and families.
Autism spectrum disorder diagnostic assessments: improvements since publication of the National Autism Plan for Children
Organisation
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Author
Palmer et al
Detailed Description
Objectives To assess in the context of a publically funded healthcare system, change in UK autism spectrum disorder (ASD) clinical diagnostic practice following the recommendations of the National Autism Plan for Children (NAP-C 2003). Methods In 2007, a questionnaire based on standards from the NAP-C was sent to UK child development teams (CDTs); results were compared with 2001 data from the National Initiative for Autism Screening and Assessment. Main findings Responses were received from 149 of 243 UK CDTs (61%). Most teams used standardised autism diagnostic assessments. There was greater access to members of the multidisciplinary team than in 2001. Only one-third of teams had a defined timescale for completion of assessment; of those teams, about half met the recommended NAP-C target. Conclusions Since 2001, there has been an improvement in diagnostic services for children with ASD, however, inequalities remain. Providers should continue to improve services in order to deliver timely and comprehensive assessments for children with ASD.
Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Volume 2 Assessment, Interventions, and Policy 3rd Ed
Organisation
Wiley Publishing
Author
Volkmar, F.R., Paul, R et al (eds)
Detailed Description
Since its first edition, this handbook has become the most influential reference work in the field of autism and related conditions. Now expanded to two volumes, this comprehensive work provides a thorough review of these disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines.
The Second Edition covers all current treatment models, and is updated to include new methods for screening and assessment, genetic components, and school-based interventions. All chapters have been thoroughly updated; two-thirds of chapters are entirely new to this edition. VolumeTwo includes the newest, most authoritative information available on assessment, interventions, and policy ramifications surrounding pervasive developmental disorders.
Plan of the Equality and Human Rights Commission Disability Committee:Priorities and Work Programme 2009/10
Organisation
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Author
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Detailed Description
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Disability Committee is a statutory committee, set up by an act of parliament, with duties to promote equality, human rights and good relations in respect of ‘disability matters’.
This work programme sets out the Committee’s strategic priorities for 2009/10.
