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Services in Australia lagging behind the United Kingdom

AustralianAspie

Dear Readers

I am a 39 year old adult on the Autism Spectrum diagnosed by Dr Tony Attwood in Brisbane, Australia.  I constantly notice how far Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world especially the United Kingdom in terms of support and services. 

If you have Autism in Australia people do not understand you and there is virtually no access to services and support as an adult if you require them.  Also employment support is very limited not to mention society's lack of awareness and understanding. 

I have tried very hard to advocate as an adult on the Autism Spectrum in Australia and I find myself constantly under attack or living within social isolation from a society which simply does not understand. 

I write a lot of articles about how Asperger Syndrome affects me and I feel at times that I am close to breaking point.  In Australia a video was recently shown called "Breaking Point" which outlines how the Australian disability system is broken.  I have thought about living in the United Kingdom but it would be hard for me as getting a job in the UK would not be easy. 

There is so much lagging behind the rest of the world here in Australia and a lack of support and services as well.

Regards

Garry Burge

Parents

  • Awareness is growing but it is still patchy. I am lucky to have a lot of support from trained support workers who are experts in autism, but it took me a very long time to get this support which should really have been provided a lot earlier. It is so frustrating to be on waiting lists that are really long when you know that with support you could make so much progress. Prior to receiving my support I hardly left the house and was very isolated. Support has really turned my life around and has provided me with routine and something to look forward to each week, without which I could get very unhappy and frustrated.

    I hope the Autism Act improves matters, particularly with regard to employment and training opportunities for those with AS

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  • Awareness is growing but it is still patchy. I am lucky to have a lot of support from trained support workers who are experts in autism, but it took me a very long time to get this support which should really have been provided a lot earlier. It is so frustrating to be on waiting lists that are really long when you know that with support you could make so much progress. Prior to receiving my support I hardly left the house and was very isolated. Support has really turned my life around and has provided me with routine and something to look forward to each week, without which I could get very unhappy and frustrated.

    I hope the Autism Act improves matters, particularly with regard to employment and training opportunities for those with AS

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