Autism Friendly Mid and East Antrim Borough Council •
Autism is lifelong, and affects the social and communication centre of the brain. It affects the way an individual relates to people, situations and the immediate environment. Many individuals with autism have difficulty processing everyday sensory information like sight, smells, touch, taste and sounds*8.
? Why?
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Improving people’s health and wellbeing (and reducing health inequalities) is one of residents’ top five priorities for making the local area a good place to live*9.
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Continued rollout of an awareness-raising programme.
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Additional Council venues securing Autism IMPACT Awards.
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Additional Council staff recognised as ‘Autism Champions’, to advocate on behalf of individuals with autism within Council venues and events.
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Continued rollout of ‘Just A Minute’ (JAM) Awareness Training to Council staff.
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4 additional ‘Autism Friendly’, virtual or in-person, public awareness sessions held for businesses, Council staff or the local community by March 2023.
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At least 90% of attendees reporting that their knowledge of autism has increased following the training sessions.
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3 additional Council-owned facilities securing Autism IMPACT Awards by March 2023.
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6 additional Council staff recognised as ‘Autism Champions’ by March 2023.
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An additional 100 Council staff completing ‘Just A Minute’ (JAM) Awareness Training by March 2023.
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Director of Community.
What you will see
How we will measure progress
1 in 22 children in Northern Ireland have a diagnosis of Autism*7.
Who is responsible?
*7 2021, Prevalence of Autism in school aged children, Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety *8 https://www.autismni.org/about-1 *9 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Household Survey 2018. 16 |
PIP Consultation 2022/23
www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk
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