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The Liverpool Asperger Team
April 2008
Chris Austin, Andrew Barlow & Stuart Clensy
Liverpool Asperger Team
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Background• High profile people with complex
needs• Problem of mental health v learning
disabilities • Demands on clinical services• Public raising of the needs of people
with Asperger Syndrome in the city
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History of the team• 1999 increased referrals• Cross agency meetings• 2001 steering group formalised • Research project• Consultation meetings• User and carer involvement• 2002 finalisation of structure• DISCO training • Funding • Manager • 2003 Recruitment
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And also…
• Registrars doing elective placement (currently do not have one on placement).
• Trainee Psychologist (carrying out research)
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What do we offer ?• Assessment and diagnosis • Person centred approach• Specialist knowledge , information and
advice• Awareness training • Clinical interventions – either from the
team or the Managed Care Pathway
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Eligibility • Age 18 years of age
• 16-18 year olds , dependent on individual need
• Resident in Liverpool , or registered with a Liverpool GP
• A diagnosis of Asperger syndrome, according to Gillberg’s or ICD 10 classification
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Managed Care Pathway
ASPERGER SY NDROME –SPECIFIC
MULTI DISCIPLINARY TEAM
CENTRAL POINT OF ACCESS FORASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSIS
CO-ORDINATING ROLE WITHINNETWORK
EDUCATION FURTHER & HIGHER
EDUCATION SPECIALIST PROVISION
SPECIALIST SERVICES CRIMINAL JUSTICE MENTAL HEALTH ALCOHOL &
SUBSTANCE MISUSE
SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORTED HOUSING DAY CARE SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INTO
MAINSTREAMEMPLOYMENT
ACCESS TO SPECIALISTPROVISION
VOLUNTARY / NONSTATUTORYAGENCIES
SERVICE USER /CARER GROUPS
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Of 407 referrals so far ………….
• 245 have had full assessment• 108 have not been assessed• 54 are in progress
• 296 were male • 111 were female• 17 have children(As of Oct’ 2007)
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The MDT Operation
• All professional team members are or will be DISCO assessors.• Nurse – behavioural approach • Social Worker – Care brokerage• Psychology – Psychological therapies (solution Focused Therapy,
for e.g.), multiple assessment and Psychometrics, lead for evidence based practice / ongoing research projects.
• Support Workers – hands on needs led support as assessed by the above and demonstration of care packages for brokerage.
• All work person centred and take on liaison with other agencies and most importantly with each other. Being in the same office makes this much easier.
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Common Themes identified
• Supported Housing• Relationships• Work / Meaningful occupation • Identity• Advocacy and ‘interpretation’ • Non compliance due to ‘social phobia’ or
denial of needs or diagnosis (if from childhood).
• Carers needs and support. • Support with home management.
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What’s worked well
• Service user involvement• Support for carers• “An Asperger Life” DVD• Flexibility of staff • Groups • Research• Planning and reflection• Full time members of the team• Psycho-social model
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Gaps in service
• No specific Sheltered Housing scheme locally for people with AS.
• No coherent Community Care budget or access to it for people with AS.
• No specific centre based service for people with AS (controversial!).
• No RMO attached to Liverpool Asperger Team.
• No specialist employment advisers.
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The future
• People living in safe sheltered housing• Employers recognising and accommodating
people with Asperger syndrome and recognising their own needs for support in the work place.
• A place to go and socialise which is safe, predictable, secure and undemanding.
• Easy access to support and Psychiatry if needed.
• Post Code lottery
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Come to our conference,
“The Liverpool Asperger Team five years on”
21 -08-08 at Aintree Race Course
Liverpool