My Voice Matters: Desktop Review of Autism Research
My Voice Matters is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences & backgrounds are heard. We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers & wider organisations in their own words
This desktop review has been researched and written by Flavio Fernandes De Oliveira; a Young Healthwatch volunteer.
He reviewed the reports produced to understand the common themes and issues affecting people who are diagnosed with Autism.
The common themes are:
- Lack of effective communication from GP Practices and/or professionals.
- People with autism feel they are not being listened to.
- Differentiating the information for people with autism to the other patients.
- The increase in knowledge and understanding of autism within the staff of the GP Practices.
- Tailoring the communication to people diagnosed with autism to make it more accessible.
- Spreading awareness for those surrounding the individual with autism.
- Developing a comfortable environment in the GP Practices, so that the individuals with autism feel more comfortable when visiting said GP Practice.
- Support people awaiting a diagnosis.
- Ensure people are aware of the annual health check.
- Ensure professionals are properly trained.
