Social services removing children from parents with ASD

That's horrible this is why we as Autistic people need to stand against the government in a peaceful protest bare in mind and protest are rights for equality. When I say this page dipresses me at times I don't mean in a negtitive way just in the sense that it's kind of heart breaking to see others like myself suffer for it and the fact humanity is still to cruel to care. When I see and here how were treated by others that aren't like us it's know wonder why half us end up feeling sucidel because it's hard to see a better tomorrow and a better future at times. 

Hi 1234, there are things in place to prevent discrimination, such as the equality act, of which Autism is considered a disability and is a protected characteristic, of which employers and agencies must make reasonable adjustments for people who have autism, failure to do so is considered discrimination against them.

in a personal opinion, we are equal, i think the term you may be looking for is equity over equality, as equality is everyone having the same rights and opportunities, but equity is fairness in all scenarios and giving people what they need to level the playingfield, for example in schools, extra time in exams.

well my daughters been placed on a placement order and after advice from legal services clearly stated ive been discriminated against due to my autism sw do not adhere to current policies and procedures 

I recommend autistic parents uk, the first organisation for autistic parents. 

Secondary I recommend: NATALIE MARRISON Ramsdens solicitors should you wish to pursue litigation or contact the good law project or pro bono. 

Unfortunately there are many autistic parents who have had their human rights violated and their children removed, we need to speak out. Unless society is aware that the current child protection system has many potential pit falls for autistic parents to fall into; change will never happen. 

Thank you for sharing. I unfortunately know exactly what you mean. 

I have also become painfully aware of the fact that I am not alone in what happened to me, and that autistic individuals (and parents) continue to be discriminated against by Local Authorities - whether directly or indirectly.

I recall the feeling of disbelief when reading research about autistic mothers having their human rights violated.. particularly when I noticed they had been written years prior to what happened to me... and it is all still the same.

I am exhausted, and this experience has changed me. And yet I still feel like I cannot stand by quietly while this continues to happen to others.

thanks Michelle very very useful information ive been relying on the BASW 

Social workers are independently regulated by Social Work England. Anyone can raise their concerns about an individual's practice and they would then be investigated by a panel of people independent to their employer. If their practice is below the required standard then they are put under suspension and cannot practice as a "Social worker", which is a legally protected title. Their employer would have no choice but to take action. 

They could also complain to Ofsted or CQC (as applicable) if it was a wider issue about the service rather than an individual worker. 

Again, another good reason  to have an advocate as they'd have no reason to keep this information from anyone. That being said, I've always been happy to share complaints procedures with people as usually I either accept my error and clients accept my apology, or the issue is a wider systematic issue and me apologising for it won't change it and a complaint is better. Either way,, everyone has a right to complain. You also have a right to ask for a different worker if you need to. 

I'm glad I'm not a social worker any more. Most agencies are offering £30+ an hour now because of shortages but it really isn't worth the stress of explaining all of this to people that don't want to believe we are doing our best with what we have available to us. 

got an appointment tomorrow at 3 thanks @iamyeke

100% Peter rather protect professionals who are discriminative and put the profession into dispute again not upholding policies and procedures LA sw need to realise an asd individual who enters hyperfocus around there policies and procedures may actually know more  than the professionals themselves who are incapable or unwilling to accept further training or development it is then put on to parent that they are not engaging do not understand concerns 

There is an old proverb. 'Each bureaucrat is protected by the one above him.' The 'one bad apple' argument only holds water where officials are not unduly reluctant to sack incompetent or malicious social workers.

Also to further add, i just went on Sir Jon Ashworths website and he has this on his contact page;

This could be a good way to get in contact.

Also to further add, i just went on Sir Jon Ashworths website and he has this on his contact page;

This could be a good way to get in contact.