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Last year, we published a report about Autism services in Kent for children and young people.
We had heard from people about a whole range of issues including a lack of information and support for children and families.
Since we published our report the Care Quality Commission & Ofsted have also issued their findings following their inspection of Children's Services in Kent which includes Autism services.
Much has happened in recent months to focus on children's services and drive the necessary improvements. We recently visited the Autism Awareness which is a pilot scheme in Canterbury.
The pilot aims to support families while they are waiting for an assessment for their child. Families are currently waiting two years for an assessment for their child’s possible autism, but the pilot aims to offer support and information to help alleviate some of the stress and frustration while they wait.
We visited the pilot and spoke with families and young people to see if it the scheme had benefited them.
Our report details their feedback which was broadly positive.
